Question

A store manager surveyed a random sample of customers to determine their favorite type of nut. The results of the survey are shown in the table.

Survey Results
Type of Nuts Frequency
Cashews 12
Almonds 24
Pecans 6
Pistachios 8
Based on the results in the table, which statement about the favorite type of nuts of a randomly selected customer is true?

Question 2 options:

The customer is1/4 as likely to prefer pecans as to prefer almonds.


The customer is 4 times as likely to prefer cashews as to prefer pistachios.


The customer is more likely to prefer cashews or pecans than to prefer almonds.


The customer is less likely to prefer pecans or pistachios than to prefer cashews.

Answer 1

Based on the given information, the only statement that is true is: The customer is more likely to prefer cashews or pecans than to prefer almonds.