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This table tracks the fruit preference of 7th and 8th students
Apples Banana Oranges Totals
7th graders 44 120
8th graders 35 46
Totals 72 71
Constructing the two-way table, what is the total number of seventh graders who prefer bananas?

(1 point)
Responses

25
25

69
69

86
86

51

1 answer

To find the total number of seventh graders who prefer bananas, we can use the information provided in the table you referenced.

From the information:

  • The total number of seventh graders is 120.
  • The total preference for bananas (for both 7th and 8th graders) is 71.
  • The number of eighth graders who prefer bananas is 35.

Let \( B_7 \) be the number of seventh graders who prefer bananas. Then, we can set up the equation:

\[ B_7 + 35 = 71 \]

To find \( B_7 \):

\[ B_7 = 71 - 35 = 36 \]

So, the total number of seventh graders who prefer bananas is 36. However, this value is not among the response options you provided.

If you have any further clarifications on the table or adjustments in case of typos, please check the data again. If the value aligns with your options but looks incorrect here, it may be necessary to verify how the total numbers were calculated.