Question

students in a marching band play trumpets (t), flutes (f), and drums (d). the students march in rows. the band director wants to choose a sample of the students for a survey. which sample is most representative of the population?

Explanation:

A representative sample should include all types of students (trumpet - T, flute - F, drum - D players) in proportion. Sample D has a mix of T, F, and D players. Sample A has only F and D (missing T in the selected part). Sample B has a very small number of T, F, and D in the selected part. Sample C has only F and D (missing T in the selected part).

Answer:

Sample D