The data from two random samples of 200 people regarding their favorite nuts is shown in the following table.

Almond. Pistachio Cashew Walnuts Total
Sample 1 40. 62. 63. 35. 200
Sample 2 43. 64. 61. 32. 200
Based on the two samples, what percentage of the people prefer cashew nuts?
(1 point)

1 answer

From Sample 1, 63 people prefer cashew nuts, and from Sample 2, 61 people prefer cashew nuts.

Total number of people who prefer cashew nuts = 63 (from Sample 1) + 61 (from Sample 2) = 124

Total number of people in both samples = 200 (from Sample 1) + 200 (from Sample 2) = 400

Percentage of people who prefer cashew nuts = (124/400) * 100 = 31%

Therefore, 31% of the people prefer cashew nuts based on the two samples.