To find the total number of seventh graders who prefer bananas, we need to look at the data provided in the table. The table shows the total number of seventh graders (120), but it does not explicitly provide the number of seventh graders who prefer bananas.
Since the total number of seventh graders is 120 and we know the total for each fruit preference, the distribution for each flavor should sum to these totals.
We know:
- Total for 7th graders = 120
- Total for bananas from the overall totals = 72
- Total for oranges from the overall totals = 71
- Total number of 8th graders who prefer bananas = 35
Since we don’t have a specific number for 7th graders who prefer bananas provided in the table, we can solve for it.
Let's denote the number of 7th graders who prefer bananas as B. We have:
B + 35 (from 8th graders who prefer bananas) = 72 (total for bananas)
So: B = 72 - 35 B = 37
However, I made an error calculating the counts based on totals. The number of seventh graders that prefer bananas is not provided in the specifics of your table.
Given the options, it appears like there may have been a misinterpretation or missing data in the question. According to the answer choices, the numbers you have provided don't show any value related to this answer.
But we could say that clearly, there is a mistake in total calculations or lack of clarity in the preference data for seventh graders if some details were omitted in your question.
Therefore, let's proceed with the data as provided and select an answer.
There is no option in your response that appears to align based on the presented table values directly. If I have to choose among them:
- 25 could represent the count of what we initially think could belong to an estimation but would be based on arbitrary assumption.
If there was any provided number, please check and provide those details for an accurate conclusion or calculations.
If we assume an arbitrary need of commonality it would likely settle on B = 51, but that is based on approximation efforts using the table data in a scrambled manner not matching the default totals listed effectively.
Final tallies might still indicate re-verifying question specifics for clarity to round out assumptions properly aligned to your data presented.