Question

the table shows the total number of absences and tardies recorded in a local high school during the months of august, september, and october. based on the table, which statement is true? a smaller percentage of absences than tardies were recorded during the month of august. a smaller percentage of absences than tardies were recorded during the month of september. equal percentages of absences and tardies were recorded during the month of august. equal percentages of absences and tardies were recorded during the month of october

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate percentage for August

For August, total = \(410 + 427=837\).
Percentage of absences: \(\frac{410}{837}\times100\approx49\%\).
Percentage of tardies: \(\frac{427}{837}\times100\approx51\%\).

Step2: Calculate percentage for September

For September, total = \(302+324 = 626\).
Percentage of absences: \(\frac{302}{626}\times100\approx48.2\%\).
Percentage of tardies: \(\frac{324}{626}\times100\approx51.8\%\).

Step3: Calculate percentage for October

For October, total = \(455 + 442=897\).
Percentage of absences: \(\frac{455}{897}\times100\approx50.7\%\).
Percentage of tardies: \(\frac{442}{897}\times100\approx49.3\%\).

Answer:

A. A smaller percentage of absences than tardies were recorded during the month of August.