The band at Hawthorne Middle School consists of students in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Student participation in the band is described by the two-way table below.Student Participation in the Band at Hawthorne Middle School In the BandNot in the BandGrade 619243Grade 715237Grade 817241What is the total number of students in the school band?
To find the total number of students in the band, add the “In the Band” counts for all three grades: 19 + 15 + 17 = 51. The total number of students in the band is 51, choice B.
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