Question

a group of 120 seventh- and eighth-grade students were asked whether they participate in sports or in non-sports-related activities. the two-way table shows their answers.
participation in sports or non-sports

	sports	non-sports	total
eighth grade	29	28	57
total	68	52	120

which statement is correct?

• twenty-nine seventh-grade students chose a sports activity.
• twenty-eight eighth-grade students chose a sports activity.
• twenty-four seventh-grade students chose a non-sports activity.
• thirty-nine eighth-grade students chose a non-sports activity.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze each option

• Option 1: Seventh - grade sports: 39 ≠ 29. Incorrect.
• Option 2: Eighth - grade sports: 29 ≠ 28. Incorrect.
• Option 3: Seventh - grade non - sports: 24. Correct.
• Option 4: Eighth - grade non - sports: 28 ≠ 39. Incorrect.

Answer:

Twenty - four seventh - grade students chose a non - sports activity.