Question

the conditional relative frequency table was generated using data that compares the favorite subjects of male and female students at a high school. the survey was given to 120 male students and 180 female students. math favorite subject other favorite subject total male 0.35 0.65 1.0 female 0.45 0.55 1.0 total 0.41 0.59 1.0 how many students in the survey said that math was their favorite subject? 42 81 120 123

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate male math favorites

Multiply male count (120) by male math freq (0.35): $120 \times 0.35 = 42$.

Step2: Calculate female math favorites

Multiply female count (180) by female math freq (0.45): $180 \times 0.45 = 81$.

Step3: Sum male and female math favorites

Add results: $42 + 81 = 123$.

Answer:

123