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Relative Frequencies

Question 6 • Mathematics for College Liberal Arts Sem 1 (1207350) BCPS 2025-26

Food services for a school district examined the choices of side dish for students at three types of schools in the district: elementary school, middle school, and high school. Side Dish Chosen French FriesCarrot SticksApple WedgesTotalType of SchoolElementary853523143Middle564231129High474536128 Total18812290400Given that a student chose apple wedges, what is the probability that the student is in high school?

Answer
A
9.0%
B
22.5%
C
28.1%
D
40.0%

Explanation

Among students who chose apple wedges, 90 students did so in total. Of those, 36 were in high school, so the probability is 36 ÷ 90 = 0.40, or 40.0%. The correct choice is 40.0%.

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