Analyze the graph below and answer the question that follows.

Question

A 5-column table with 3 rows. Column 1 has entries Traditional African Religions, Christianity, Islam. Column 2 is labeled Zimbabwe with entries 74 percent, 50 percent, 1 percent. Column 3 is labeled Nigeria with entries 10 percent, 40 percent, 50 percent. Column 4 is labeled Mali with entries 9 percent, 1 percent, 90 percent. Column 5 is labeled South Africa with entries 3 percent, 83 percent, 1 percent.
Data courtesy of the CIA World Factbook

According to the graph above, in which location(s) do at least half of people practice Christianity?
A.
Zimbabwe only
B.
Nigeria and Mali only
C.
Zimbabwe and South Africa only
D.
Zimbabwe, Nigeria, and South Africa only

Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D

Answer 1

To determine in which locations at least half of the people practice Christianity, we analyze the data provided in the table:

• Zimbabwe: 50% practice Christianity.
• Nigeria: 40% practice Christianity.
• Mali: 1% practice Christianity.
• South Africa: 83% practice Christianity.

Based on the data:

• Zimbabwe has exactly 50% practicing Christianity (which qualifies as at least half).
• Nigeria has 40%, which is less than half.
• Mali has only 1%, which is far less than half.
• South Africa has 83%, which is more than half.

Therefore, the locations where at least half of the people practice Christianity are Zimbabwe and South Africa.

The best answer from the choices provided is: C. Zimbabwe and South Africa only.