The two-way frequency table below shows the number of students in a class whose top scores on a standardized test were on the reading, writing, and mathematics sections. Which of these statements is true based on the table?

Question

Reading Writing Mathematics Total
Grade Students 11 10 6 27
Grade Students 1 3 5 9
Total 12 13 11 36
A.
Seventh-grade students tend to do better on the writing section compared to the mathematics and reading sections.
B.
Seventh-grade students tend to do better on the mathematics section compared to the reading and writing sections.
C.
Eighth-grade students tend to do better on the writing section compared to the mathematics and reading sections.
D.
Eighth-grade students tend to do better on the mathematics section compared to the reading and writing sections.

Answer 1

A. Seventh-grade students tend to do better on the writing section compared to the mathematics and reading sections.