Question

remember: a “majority” is greater than 50%. a a majority of the players are taller than 78 inches. b 25 players are shorter than 77 inches. c 66 players are at least 77 inches tall.

Explanation:

1. First, find 50% of 88 players:

• Calculate 50% of 88. Since 50%=\(\frac{50}{100}=0.5\), then \(0.5\times88 = 44\). A majority means more than 44 players.

1. Analyze each option:

• Option A: We don't have enough information to know if a majority (more than 44) of the players are taller than 78 inches. There is no data - related to the number of players taller than 78 inches given.
• Option B: We don't have enough information to know if exactly 25 players are shorter than 77 inches. There is no data - related to the number of players shorter than 77 inches given.
• Option C: 66 players are at least 77 inches tall. Since \(66>44\), 66 players is a majority of 88 players.

Answer:

C. 66 players are at least 77 inches tall.