To find the total number of seventh graders who prefer bananas, we can start by examining the totals provided in the table.
From the table:
- The total number of 7th graders is 120.
- The total number of bananas preferred by all students is 72.
We know that the 8th graders prefer 35 bananas (as shown in the table), which means the remaining bananas must be from the 7th graders.
To find the number of 7th graders who prefer bananas, we can subtract the number of bananas preferred by 8th graders from the total number of bananas:
\[ \text{Number of 7th graders who prefer bananas} = \text{Total bananas} - \text{Bananas preferred by 8th graders} \] \[ \text{Number of 7th graders who prefer bananas} = 72 - 35 = 37 \]
It looks like there is no option 37 among the provided choices: 69, 86, 25, or 51.
If 37 is not among the listed choices, it appears there may be an error in the data or options presented. Based on what we have calculated, the correct number of seventh graders who prefer bananas is 37. Please verify the table data or the options available.