Question

participants in a survey were asked whether they own a bicycle and whether they use public transportation. the results are shown in the table.which statement is true?a the table shows evidence that slightly less than half the participants in the survey own a bicycle.b the table shows evidence that the majority of public transportation users do not own a bicycle.c the table shows evidence that there are more public transportation users than bicycle owners.d the table shows evidence that those who do not own a bicycle or take public transportation live in a large city.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total participants

Total participants \(=38 + 87+145 + 22=292\)

Step2: Calculate bicycle owners

Bicycle owners \(=38 + 145 = 183\). Half of participants \(=\frac{292}{2}=146\). \(183>146\), so option a is false.

Step3: Calculate public - transportation users

Public - transportation users \(=38 + 87=125\). Non - bicycle - owning public - transportation users \(=87\). \(\frac{87}{125}=0.696>0.5\), so option b is true.

Step4: Calculate public - transportation users and bicycle owners

Public - transportation users \(=125\), bicycle owners \(=183\). \(125<183\), so option c is false.

Step5: Analyze option d

The table does not provide information about where people live. So option d is false.

Answer:

b. The table shows evidence that the majority of public transportation users do not own a bicycle.