One-Variable Data: Distributions and Measures of Center and Spread

SAT Math· difficulty 2/5

A bar graph shows favorite fruits: Apples 25, Bananas 30, Oranges 20, Grapes 15. What fraction prefer bananas?

  • A

    30/100=0.3030/100 = 0.30

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  • B

    30/6030/60

  • C

    30/9030/90

  • D

    1/41/4

Explanation

Total = 25+30+20+15=9025 + 30 + 20 + 15 = 90. Wait — re-checking: 25+30+20+15=9025+30+20+15 = 90, so 30/90=1/330/90 = 1/3. Actually answer should be 30/9030/90, which equals 1/31/3. Re-reading: total 90, bananas 30, fraction = 30/90=1/330/90 = 1/3. Among given choices, 30/9030/90 is correct.

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