To determine what percent of the males surveyed prefer chicken, we can follow these steps:
1. First, identify the proportion of males who prefer chicken from the given data. According to the table, the proportion is 0.238.
2. Convert this proportion to a percentage. To do this, multiply the proportion by 100. Hence, we calculate:
[tex]\[
0.238 \times 100 = 23.8
\][/tex]
3. Finally, round the resulting percentage to the nearest tenth if necessary. In this case, 23.8 is already to the nearest tenth.
Therefore, the percent of males surveyed who prefer chicken is [tex]\( 23.8 \% \)[/tex].