Problem 170 of 7
Choose the correct denominator for the table-based question: What percent of bus riders are freshmen?.
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distinguish total, row, and column denominators.
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Denominator must match the condition or population named by the question.
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Your answer is equivalent to the expected form.
Walkthrough
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1. Look for words such as of, among, or given.
2. Identify the population being restricted to.
3. Choose that row, column, or grand total as denominator.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Choosing grand total for a conditional question.