A town is studying support for building a new skate park. Two different surveys were conducted:



Sample A: 40 randomly selected teenagers → 75% support the park


Sample B: 50 randomly selected adults → 40% support the park
Based on this data, which of the following statements is most accurate?
(4 Points)

A.Since Sample A has a higher percentage, the town should build the skate park immediately.

B.Sample A and Sample B show the same result because they both come from the town.

C.Since Sample A and Sample B show different results, it is impossible to make any inference.

D.Teenagers are more likely to support the skate park than adults, based on these samples.

1 answer

The most accurate statement based on the provided data is:

D. Teenagers are more likely to support the skate park than adults, based on these samples.

This statement reflects the fact that the survey results for teenagers (75% support) are higher than those for adults (40% support), indicating a difference in support levels between the two groups.