Information and IdeasEasy–MediumIdentifying the largest share of a total
Information and Ideas practice question
A survey asked 120 residents which day of the week they most often shop.
Day | Residents
Friday | 24
Saturday | 66
Sunday | 30
The survey found that ____
Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the statement?
- A. more than half of the residents, 66 of 120, shop most often on Saturday.Correct
- B. most residents shop most often on Sunday.
- C. Friday was the most popular shopping day.
- D. the three days were equally popular.
Answer: A. more than half of the residents, 66 of 120, shop most often on Saturday.
66 of 120 is more than half.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. most residents shop most often on Sunday.
- 30 is less than 66.
- C. Friday was the most popular shopping day.
- 24 is the least.
- D. the three days were equally popular.
- The figures differ.
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