Use the table to answer the question.

Hip-Hop Pop Totals
10th Grade 112 53 165
11th Grade 98 147 245
Total 210 200 410
Examine the data from a survey of 10th and 11th graders about which music genre they prefer. Using relative frequencies, which of the following is true?

(1 point)
Responses

If you like hip-hop, you are more likely to be a 11th grader.
If you like hip-hop, you are more likely to be a 11th grader.

If you like pop music, you are more likely to be a 10th grader.
If you like pop music, you are more likely to be a 10th grader.

11th graders are more likely to prefer hip-hop over pop music.
11th graders are more likely to prefer hip-hop over pop music.

10th graders are more likely to prefer hip-hop over pop music.

1 answer

To analyze the data and determine which statement is true using relative frequencies, we first need to calculate the relative frequencies for each group based on their music preferences.

Step 1: Calculate the total number of students from each grade.

  • Total 10th graders: 165
  • Total 11th graders: 245

Step 2: Calculate the relative frequencies by genre and grade.

For 10th graders:

  • Relative frequency of hip-hop: \( \frac{112}{165} \approx 0.6788 \)
  • Relative frequency of pop: \( \frac{53}{165} \approx 0.3212 \)

For 11th graders:

  • Relative frequency of hip-hop: \( \frac{98}{245} \approx 0.4000 \)
  • Relative frequency of pop: \( \frac{147}{245} \approx 0.6000 \)

Step 3: Compare the statements.

  1. If you like hip-hop, you are more likely to be an 11th grader.

    • Hip-hop: 11th graders make up 0.4 (40%) vs. 10th grader's 0.6788 (67.88%). This is not true.
  2. If you like pop music, you are more likely to be a 10th grader.

    • Pop: 10th graders contribute 0.3212 (32.12%) vs. 11th graders' 0.6 (60%). This is not true.
  3. 11th graders are more likely to prefer hip-hop over pop music.

    • 11th graders: hip-hop 0.4 (40%) vs. pop 0.6 (60%). This is not true.
  4. 10th graders are more likely to prefer hip-hop over pop music.

    • 10th graders: hip-hop 0.6788 (67.88%) vs. pop 0.3212 (32.12%). This statement is true.

Conclusion: The correct statement is: "10th graders are more likely to prefer hip-hop over pop music."