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Students in Mrs. Latham’s class collected beach pictures and labeled them based on the location in which they were taken.

7% were from the Northeastern Atlantic Ocean
23% were from the Southeastern Atlantic Ocean
17% were from the Pacific Ocean
53% were from the Gulf of Mexico
One more student brings in a beach picture. Which location is the most likely location for the new picture to have been taken?

A.
Northeastern Atlantic Ocean

B.
Southeastern Atlantic Ocean

C.
Pacific Ocean

D.
Gulf of Mexico

1 answer

To determine which location is the most likely for the new beach picture to have been taken, we should look at the percentages of pictures already collected from each location.

  • Northeastern Atlantic Ocean: 7%
  • Southeastern Atlantic Ocean: 23%
  • Pacific Ocean: 17%
  • Gulf of Mexico: 53%

The Gulf of Mexico has the highest percentage at 53%. Therefore, it is the most likely location for the new picture to have been taken.

The answer is:

D. Gulf of Mexico