Survey of 9th and 10th Graders with Siblings

\begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|c|}
\hline
& \begin{tabular}{c}
Has a \\ Sibling
\end{tabular}
& \begin{tabular}{c}
Does Not \\ Have a \\ Sibling
\end{tabular}
& Total \\
\hline
\begin{tabular}{c}
9th \\ Graders
\end{tabular}
& 64
& 17
& 81 \\
\hline
\begin{tabular}{c}
10th \\ Graders
\end{tabular}
& 52
& 23
& 75 \\
\hline
Total
& 116
& 40
& 156 \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

Which statements are correct about the two-way frequency table? Choose three correct answers.

A. The total number of students in the poll who have a sibling is 116.
B. More 9th graders were polled than 10th graders.
C. [Add another correct statement]
D. [Add another correct statement]



Answer :

Let's analyze the information given in the two-way frequency table step-by-step to determine which statements are correct.

1. The total number of students in the poll who have a sibling is 116:

From the table, we see the following values under the "Has a Sibling" column:
- 9th Graders: 64
- 10th Graders: 52

Adding these values together, we get:
[tex]\[ 64 + 52 = 116 \][/tex]
So, the total number of students in the poll who have a sibling is indeed 116. This statement is correct.

2. More 9th graders were polled than 10th graders:

From the "Total" column in the table, we see that:
- 9th Graders polled: 81
- 10th Graders polled: 75

Comparing these values:
[tex]\[ 81 > 75 \][/tex]
Which means that more 9th graders were polled than 10th graders. This statement is correct.

Thus, the three correct statements from this survey data are:
- The total number of students in the poll who have a sibling is 116.
- More 9th graders were polled than 10th graders.

Therefore, these two statements are accurate according to the given two-way frequency table.