We know that RT=36 and that RS=2x+3 and ST=7x+6. We notice that
[tex]RT=RS+ST[/tex]Then, plugging the corresponding values and expressions we have
[tex]36=(2x+3)+(7x+6)[/tex]Solving this equation for x,
[tex]\begin{gathered} 36=(2x+3)+(7x+6) \\ 36=2x+3+7x+6 \\ 36=9x+9 \\ 36-9=9x \\ 27=9x \\ x=\frac{27}{9} \\ x=3 \end{gathered}[/tex]Then te value of x is 3.
Once we have the value of x we are able to find the value of RS and ST, we just have to substitute said value in the expressions. Then
[tex]\begin{gathered} RS=2(3)+3=6+3=9 \\ ST=7(3)+6=21+6=27 \end{gathered}[/tex]Therefore RS=9 and ST=27.
simplify the following expression using the distributive property and combining like terms:3(y-4) -5(y+8)
3(y-4) - 5(y+8)
3y - 12 - 5y - 40
-2y - 52
is it a function? X (-2, -1, 0, 1, 2 ) Y (-7, -2, 1, -2, -7 )
To be a function, it is nesessary that the values of x correspond to a unique value of y (a value of x cannot correspond to 2 different values of y). The same value of y can correspond to two or more values of x
As in the given data each value of x has just one value of y. Then, it is a function.
Find the domain. Then use the drop down menu to select the correct symbols to indicate your answer in interval notation. If a number is not an integer then round it to the nearest hundredth. To indicate positive infinifty ( \infty ) type the three letters "inf". To indicate negative infinity(-\infty ) type "-inf" with no spaces between characters. \frac{ \sqrt[]{x-4} }{\sqrt[]{x-6}} AnswerAnswer,AnswerAnswer
The domain of a function is all values of x the function can have.
Since this function has radicals, and the value inside a radical needs to be positive or zero, and also the denominator of a fraction can't be zero, we have the following conditions:
[tex]\begin{gathered} x-4\ge0 \\ x\ge4 \\ \\ x-6>0 \\ x>6 \end{gathered}[/tex]Since the first condition contains the second, so the domain set is represented by the second condition:
[tex](6,\text{inf)}[/tex]Question 10 of 12, Step 1 of 29/14CorrectConsider the following quadratic equation:3.x2 - 13x + 2 = -2Step 1 of 2: Using the standard form ax2 + bx + c = 0 of the given quadratic equation, factor theleft hand side of the equation into two linear factors.AnswerKeypadKeyboard Shortcuts= 0
Solution
- The question would like us to solve the quadratic equation:
[tex]3x^2-13x+2=-2[/tex]- The solution to this equation is given below:
[tex]\begin{gathered} 3x^2-13x+2=-2 \\ \text{Add 2 to both sides} \\ 3x^2-13x+4=0 \\ \\ \text{ We can rewrite the x-term as follows:} \\ -13x=-12x-x \\ \\ 3x^2-12x-x+4=0 \\ Let\text{ us factorize} \\ \\ 3x(x-4)-1(x-4)=0 \\ (x-4)\text{ is common } \\ \\ (x-4)(3x-1)=0 \end{gathered}[/tex]- Thus, the linear factors are
[tex]undefined[/tex]What is the slope of the line in the graph?A. 1 B. 2C. 0 D. -2
Always remember that the slope is the number of units on the Y-axis in relation to the X movement.
A horizontal line always has a slope of 0. (it is not increasing in the Y-axis)
Translate each English phrase in the following problem into an algebraic expression and set up the related equation. Let z be the unknown number. The sum of a number and -41 is equal to the quotient of the number and 11. Step 2 of 3: Translate "the quotient of the number and 11". Answer
An algebraic expression which represents the translation of "The sum of a number and -41 is equal to the quotient of the number and 11" is z - 1 = z/11.
How to translate an English phrase into an algebraic expression?In order to translate a word problem into an algebraic expression, we would have to assign a variable to the unknown number:
Let z represent the unknown number.
The sum of a number and -41 is given by:
z + (-1) = z - 1 ....equation 1.
The quotient of the number and 11 is given by:
z/11 .....equation 2.
Next, we would equate equation 1 and equation 2 as follows:
Translation; z - 1 = z/11
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i invest $250 in a simple account that earns 10% annually. After 6 years, how much money have i earned? Hint round to the nearest cent.
We have to use the simple interest formula
[tex]A=P(1+rt)[/tex]Where P = 250; r = 0.10 (10%); t = 6. Replacing these values, we have
[tex]A=250(1+0.10\cdot6)=250(1+0.6)=250(1.6)=400[/tex]Hence, after 6 years, you have $400.
If we subtract this amount from the investment, we get the profits.
[tex]400-250=150[/tex]Hence, the earnings are $150.Pat bought a washer/dryer for $900 and made 24 payments of $46.23. Howmuch did she pay in interest?a. $1,109.52b. $900c. $92.40d. $209.52
Given that:
Cost of the washer/dryer = $900
Number of payments made = 24
Amount paid in each payment = $46.23
Total amount she paid
[tex]\begin{gathered} =\text{Amount paid in each payment}\cdot Number\text{ of payments} \\ =46.23\cdot24 \\ =1109.52 \end{gathered}[/tex]Interest paid = Total amount paid - Cost of the washer/dryer
[tex]\begin{gathered} =1109.52-900 \\ =209.52 \end{gathered}[/tex]Option d is correct.
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Answer:
Option is the the. correct answer A
Find the value of 4v-8 given that 11v-8 = 3.Simplify your answer as much as possible.
Given that 11v - 8 = 3
add 8 to both sides
11v = 3 + 8
11v = 11
Divide both sides by 11
v = 1
to simplify 4v - 8
= 4 (1) - 8
= 4 - 8
= -4
7. Flora has a square fountain. It is a square fountain and she wants to place a walkway around it. The square fountain measures 4 meters on each side. The walkway will be one meter wide around the fountain.. a. Find the area of the walkway. b. One bag of colored stones covers 1 square meter, how many bags of stones will be needed to cover the entire walkway around the fountain? C. A bag of colored stones cost $24.99. How much will it cost to fill in he walkway with colored stones?
Answer:
[tex]\begin{gathered} a)20m^2 \\ b)\text{ 20 bags of colored stones} \\ c)\text{ \$499.8} \end{gathered}[/tex]Step-by-step explanation:
Since the square fountain measures 4 meters on each side and the walkway will be one meter wide, let's make a diagram to see the situation:
Then, to calculate the area of the walkway (green shaded region)
[tex]\begin{gathered} A_{total}=b\cdot h \\ A_{total}=6\cdot6=36m^2 \\ A_{founta\in}=4\cdot4=16m^2 \end{gathered}[/tex][tex]\begin{gathered} A_{walkway}=A_{total}-A_{fountain} \\ A_{walkway}=36-16=20m^2 \end{gathered}[/tex]Now, how many colored stones will be needed if one bag covers 1 square meter:
There are 20 square meters on the walkway, then will be needed 20 bags of colored stones.
A bag of colored stones costs $24.99, then multiply 20 by $24.99:
[tex]20\cdot24.99=\text{ \$499.8}[/tex]martin earns $23.89 per hour proofreading ads at a local newspaper.His weekly wage w can be describe by the equation w= 23.89h, where h is the number of hours worked (a). write the equation in function notation (b). find f(23) f(35) and f(41)
SOLUTION
(a) The equation in function notation is
[tex]\begin{gathered} w=23.89h=f(h) \\ w=f(h)=23.89h \end{gathered}[/tex]Hence the answer is
[tex]w=f(h)=23.89h[/tex](b). f(23) becomes
[tex]\begin{gathered} f(h)=23.89h \\ f(23)=23.89\times23 \\ f(23)=549.47 \end{gathered}[/tex]f(35) becomes
[tex]\begin{gathered} f(h)=23.89h \\ f(35)=23.89\times35 \\ f(35)=836.15 \end{gathered}[/tex]f(41) becomes
[tex]\begin{gathered} f(h)=23.89h \\ f(41)=23.89\times41 \\ f(h)=979.49 \end{gathered}[/tex]Evaluating functions I don’t understand this one and I can’t find it no where else
The function given is
[tex]f(x)=4x[/tex]We are to find the inverse of the function
let f(x) =y
[tex]y=4x[/tex]Then, we make x the subject of the formula from here
[tex]\begin{gathered} y=4x \\ x=\frac{y}{4} \\ x=\frac{1}{4}y \end{gathered}[/tex]Then The inverse of the function becomes
[tex]f(x)=\frac{1}{4}x[/tex]Therefore the fourth option is correct
! WHAT IS 3 3/8 - 1 3/4=
The given expression is
[tex]3\frac{3}{8}-1\frac{3}{4}[/tex][tex]\text{Use a}\frac{b}{c}=\frac{a\times c+b}{c}\text{.}[/tex][tex]3\frac{3}{8}-1\frac{3}{4}=\frac{3\times8+4}{8}-\frac{1\times4+3}{4}[/tex][tex]=\frac{28}{8}-\frac{7}{4}[/tex]LCM of 8 and 4 is 8, making the denominator 8.
[tex]=\frac{28}{8}-\frac{7\times2}{4\times2}[/tex][tex]=\frac{28}{8}-\frac{14}{8}[/tex][tex]=\frac{28-14}{8}[/tex][tex]=\frac{14}{8}[/tex][tex]=\frac{2\times7}{2\times4}[/tex][tex]=\frac{7}{4}[/tex][tex]=\frac{1\times4+3}{4}[/tex][tex]=1\frac{3}{4}[/tex]Hence the answer is
[tex]3\frac{3}{8}-1\frac{3}{4}=1\frac{3}{4}[/tex][tex]4(3w-2)=8(2w+3)[/tex]
The most appropriate choice for linear equation will be given by -
w = -8 is the required answer
What is linear equation?
At first it is important to know about equation
Equation shows the equality between two algebraic expressions by connecting the two algerbraic expressions by an equal to sign.
A one degree equation is known as linear equation.
Here
[tex]4(3w - 2) = 8(2w+3)\\12w - 8 = 16w+24\\16w - 12w = -8-24\\4w = -32\\w = -\frac{32}{4}\\w = -8[/tex]
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O GRAPHS AND FUNCTIONSIdentifying solutions to a linear equation in two variables
Given:
Function is:
[tex]9x+2y=13[/tex]Find-:
Check for solution
Explanation-:
The value of "y" is:
[tex]\begin{gathered} 9x+2y=13 \\ \\ 2y=13-9x \\ \\ y=\frac{13-9x}{2} \end{gathered}[/tex]For (0,8)
Check value of "y" at x = 0 then,
[tex]\begin{gathered} x=0 \\ \\ y=\frac{13-9x}{2} \\ \\ y=\frac{13-9(0)}{2} \\ \\ y=\frac{13-0}{2} \\ \\ y=\frac{13}{2} \\ \\ y=6.5 \end{gathered}[/tex]So (0,8) it is not a solution.
Check (3,-7) the value of "x" is 3
[tex]\begin{gathered} x=3 \\ \\ y=\frac{13-9x}{2} \\ \\ y=\frac{13-9(3)}{2} \\ \\ y=\frac{13-27}{2} \\ \\ y=-\frac{14}{2} \\ \\ y=-7 \end{gathered}[/tex]So (3,-7) is the solution of function.
Check for (1 , 2) value of "x" is 1.
[tex]\begin{gathered} x=1 \\ \\ y=\frac{13-9x}{2} \\ \\ y=\frac{13-9}{2} \\ \\ y=\frac{4}{2} \\ \\ y=2 \end{gathered}[/tex]So, (1,2) is the solution.
Check for (4,-5) the value of "x" is 4.
[tex]\begin{gathered} x=4 \\ \\ y=\frac{13-9x}{2} \\ \\ y=\frac{13-9(4)}{2} \\ \\ y=\frac{13-36}{2} \\ \\ y=-\frac{23}{2} \\ \\ y=-11.5 \end{gathered}[/tex]So, (4,-5) is not a solution
I don't understand how to do this (this is a practice assessment)
Math | English | Art | Total
Boys 13 25 11 49
Girls 7 20 6 33
Total 20 45 17 82
1) Let's set a table, based on the given information:
• Since there are 20 students enrolled in Math let's place it into the Total, 20 -13 = 7
,• 82 students altogether.
,• 11 boys are in Art , 17 altogethe then 17 -11 = 6 girls
,• 20+6+7 = 20+13 = 33 girls altogether.
,• 82 -33 =49 13 +x +11 = 49 x = 49 -24=25
,• And lastly English: 20 +25 = 45
2) That's our table:
Math | English | Art | Total
Boys 13 25 11 49
Girls 7 20 6 33
Total 20 45 17 82
Find the surface area of a right cone with diameter 30 in. and slant height 8 in.Your answerEXTRA CREDIT: Find the surface area of the figure below. Round to the nearesttenth, if necessary.10 in?
Answer:
Surface area = 1084 in²
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the surface area of a right cone, we can use the following formula:
[tex]\boxed{{Area = \pi r^2 + \pi rl}}[/tex],
where:
• r = radius
• l = slant height.
In the question, we are told that the diameter of the cone is 30 in. Therefore its radius is (30 ÷ 2 = ) 15 in. We are also told that its height is 8 in.
Using this information and the formula above, we can calculate the surface area of the cone:
Surface area = [tex]\pi \times (15)^2 + \pi \times 15 \times 8[/tex]
= [tex]345 \pi[/tex]
[tex]\approx[/tex] 1084 in²
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Answer:
length: 21 cm
width: 16 cm
Step-by-step explanation:
. A rectangle has two lengths and two widths, or two sides that are vertical (up and down) and two sides that are horizontal (left and right)
. In order to find the perimeter we must add up all four side lengths.
. You can find the perimeter of a rectangle by adding the length and the width then multiplying by 2, because there are two of each side length.
P = 2(l+w)
In the question the perimeter is given, which is 74.
We can divide 74 by 2 so that we can find the sum of the length and width.
74/2 = 37
l + w = 37
In the question is states that the length is 5 inches longer than the width.
l = (5 + w)
There are two widths and two lengths in a rectangle, the measurement of the two lengths is 5 inches longer than the two widths.
5 + w + w = 37
5 + 2w = 37
Now that we have our equation we can solve for w, or the width.
1. Move the term containing the variable to the left
5 + 2w = 37
2w + 5 = 37
2. Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation, the opposite of adding 5
2w + 5 = 37
2w + 5 - 5 = 37 - 5
2w = 32
3. Divide by 2 in both sides of the equation, the opposite of multiplying 2
2w = 32
2w/2 = 32/2
4. Cancel out the 2s on the left, but leave the x
2w/2 = 32/2
w = 16
So, now that w, or the width = 16, we can find the length:
l = 5 + w
l = 5 + 16
l = 21
You can check your answer by plugging in our values into the original perimeter formula:
P = 2(l+w)
P = 2(21 + 16)
P = 2(37)
P = 74, so my answer is correct, because 74 is the perimeter given in the question.
On a recent survey, students were asked if they ice skate, snowboard, or ski. The Venn diagram below shows the results of the survey
The number of students who took the survey was 47 (option B).
How to identify the number of students who took the survey?To identify the number of students who took the survey, we must look at the number of students in each of the Venn diagram spaces. In this case, the number of students who practice each sport are:
Ice Skate: 7 students.Snowboarding: 10 students.Ski: 13 students.Ice Skate and Snowboard: 4 students.Ski and Snowboard: 8 students.Ice Skate and Ski: 2 students.Ice Skate, Snowboard and Ski: 3 students.To know the number of students who took the survey, we must add the number of students in each space as shown below:
7 + 10 + 13 + 4 + 8 + 2 + 3 = 47According to the above, the correct answer is option B, since 47 students took the survey.
Note: This question is incomplete because there is some information missing. Here is the complete information:
Question:
How many students took the survey?
Options
A.32
b.47
c.53
D.56
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5.Given the sample triangle below and the conditions a=3, c = _51, find:cot(A).
Depending on the angle we are analyzing on the right triangle, each side of it takes a different name. In this case, we are going to name them depending on the angle A. Then,
a: opposite side (to A)
b: adjacent side
c: hypotenuse
STEP 2: formula for cot(A)We know that the formula for cot(A) is:
[tex]\cot (A)=\frac{\text{adjacent}}{\text{opposite}}[/tex]Replacing it with a and b:
[tex]\begin{gathered} \cot (A)=\frac{\text{adjacent}}{\text{opposite}} \\ \downarrow \\ \cot (A)=\frac{b}{a} \end{gathered}[/tex]Since a = 3:
[tex]\cot (A)=\frac{b}{3}[/tex]STEP 3: finding bWe have an expression for cot(A) but we do not know its exact value yet. First we have to find the value of b to find it out.
We do this using the Pythagorean Theorem. Its formula is given by the equation:
[tex]c^2=a^2+b^2[/tex]Since
a = 3
and
c = √51
Then,
[tex]\begin{gathered} c^2=a^2+b^2 \\ \downarrow \\ \sqrt[]{51}^2=3^2+b^2 \\ 51=9+b^2 \end{gathered}[/tex]solving the equation for b:
[tex]\begin{gathered} 51=9+b^2 \\ \downarrow\text{ taking 9 to the left} \\ 51-9=b^2 \\ 42=b^2 \\ \downarrow square\text{ root of both sides} \\ \sqrt{42}=\sqrt{b^2}=b \\ \sqrt[]{42}=b \end{gathered}[/tex]Then,
b= √42
Therefore, the equation for cot(A) is:
[tex]\begin{gathered} \cot (A)=\frac{b}{3} \\ \downarrow \\ \cot (A)=\frac{\sqrt[]{42}}{3} \end{gathered}[/tex]Answer: DPoint M is the midpoint of AB. If AM = b² + 5b and
MB = 3b + 35, what is the length of AM?
Step-by-step explanation:
since M is the midpoint, it means that AM = MB.
so,
b² + 5b = 3b + 35
b² + 2b - 35 = 0
the general solution to such a quadratic equation
ax² + bx + c = 0
is
x = (-b ± sqrt(b² - 4ac))/(2a)
in our case (x is called b, don't get confused, as this is not the factor of x) this gives us
b = (-2 ± sqrt(2² - 4×1×-35))/(2×1) =
= (-2 ± sqrt(4 + 140))/2 = (-2 ± sqrt(144))/2 =
= (-2 ± 12)/2 = -1 ± 6
b1 = -1 + 6 = 5
b2 = -1 - 6 = -7
therefore, we have 2 solutions
b = 5
AM = 5² + 5×5 = 25 + 25 = 50
b = -7
AM = (-7)² + 5×-7 = 49 - 35 = 14
control, as AM = MB
MB = 3×5 + 35 = 15 + 35 = 50
or
MB = 3×-7 + 35 = -21 + 35 = 14
AM = MB in both cases, so, all is correct.
Suppose that the balance of a person’s bank account in US is normally distributed with mean $580 and standard deviation $125. Find the amount of money which would guarantee a person has more money in their account than 80% of US residents.I want an answer and explanation.
Answer:
[tex]\text{ \$685.25}[/tex]Explanation:
Here, we want to get the amount of money that would guarantee that a person has more money than 80%
That means the probability is greater than 80% or 0.8
Thus, we need to get the z-score that corresponds to this probability
Using a z-score table, we can get this as follows:
[tex]P(x\text{ }>\text{z\rparen= 0.842}[/tex]We will now get the value from the obtained z-score
Mathematically:
[tex]\begin{gathered} z\text{ = }\frac{x-\mu}{\sigma} \\ \\ \text{ x is the value we want to calculate} \\ \mu\text{ is the mean} \\ \sigma\text{ is the standard deviation} \end{gathered}[/tex]Substituting the values, we have it that:
[tex]\begin{gathered} 0.842\text{ = }\frac{x-580}{125} \\ \\ \text{ x = 580 + 125\lparen0.842\rparen} \\ x\text{ = \$685.25} \end{gathered}[/tex]Help I need a example for graphing two variable inequalities
Solution:
To graph, a linear inequality in two variables (say, x and y ), first get y alone on one side. Then consider the related equation obtained by changing the inequality sign to an equals sign. The graph of this equation is a line.
If the inequality is strict ( < or > ), graph a dashed line. If the inequality is not strict ( ≤ and ≥ ), graph a solid line.
For example,
Consider the linear inequality in two variables below
[tex]y\leq4x-8[/tex]Step 1:
Put x=0 and find y
[tex]\begin{gathered} y=4x-8 \\ y=4(0)-8 \\ y=0-8 \\ y=-8 \\ (0,-8) \end{gathered}[/tex]Step 2:
Put y=0 and find x
[tex]\begin{gathered} y=4x-8 \\ 0=4x-8 \\ 4x=8 \\ \frac{4x}{4}=\frac{8}{4} \\ x=2 \\ (2,0) \end{gathered}[/tex]Hence,
We are going to use the coordinates below to graph the inequality using a solid line because
The inequality sign used is greater than or equal to
[tex](0,-8),(2,0)[/tex]Hence,
The graph of the inequality will be
HeyI need help with this, having trouble solvingIt is from my ACT prep guide
We will determine the height of the building as follows:
First, we determine the height above her window, that is:
[tex]\tan (56)=\frac{h_u}{150ft}\Rightarrow h_u=(150ft)\tan (56)[/tex][tex]\Rightarrow h_u=222.3841453\ldots ft[/tex]Now, we calculate the height below her window:
[tex]\tan (32)=\frac{h_l}{150ft}\Rightarrow h_l=(150ft)\tan (32)[/tex][tex]\Rightarrow h_l=93.73040279\ldots ft[/tex]Then, we will have that:
[tex]h_T=h_l+h_l\Rightarrow h_T=150(\tan (56)+\tan (32))[/tex][tex]\Rightarrow h_T=316.1145581\ldots ft\Rightarrow h_T\approx316.1ft[/tex]So, the height of the building is approximately 316.1 ft tall.
Problem solving.When two expressions are not equivalent, you can use an inequality symbol to show their relationship. Do you ever use an inequality symbol when two expressions are equivalent? Use an example in your explanation.
Explanation
When two expressions are not equivalent, you can use an inequality symbol
[tex]\begin{gathered} \leq\Rightarrow less\text{ or equal } \\ \ge\Rightarrow greater\text{ or equal } \\ >\Rightarrow greater\text{ than } \\ <\Rightarrow smaller\text{ than} \end{gathered}[/tex]
now, when comparing two expressions that are equivalent , WE CAN NOT USE an inequality simbol, instead of we need to use The equals sign or equal sign formerly known as the equality sign
[tex]=[/tex]for example
[tex]3x+19x=30x-8x[/tex]the = symbold indicates that both sides have the same value ( rigth and left)
I hope this helps you
Simplify -(x+ 5) + 3x completely.A. -4x+ 5OOB. 2x + 5C. 2x - 5D. -4x - 5
-(x+ 5) + 3x
Distributing the -1:
(-1)*x + (-1)*5 + 3x
-x - 5 + 3x
Combining similar terms:
(-x + 3x) - 5
2x - 5
O GRAPHS AND FUNCTIONSFinding inputs and outputs of a two-step function that models a...
Given the function:
[tex]A(t)=256-16t[/tex]Where A is the amount of money (in dollars) Diane has left in her account after t trips on the toll roads.
(a)
After 8 trips on the toll roads (t = 8):
[tex]\begin{gathered} A(8)=256-16(8)=256-128 \\ \\ \therefore A(8)=\$128 \end{gathered}[/tex](b)
If her account is empty:
[tex]\begin{gathered} A(t)=0 \\ \\ \Rightarrow256-16t=0 \end{gathered}[/tex]Solving the equation for t:
[tex]\begin{gathered} 256=16t \\ \\ \therefore t=16\text{ trips} \end{gathered}[/tex]8.Find the range,A. (-0,00)B. (-0,0)C. (- 0, 1)D. Cannot be determined4/5
From the graph, the range of the graph, the y values range from zero down; so the range is given by;
[tex](-\infty,0\rbrack[/tex]Option
Tyrone randomly interviewed 55 8th graders at the Westwood Mall Saturday afternoon to determine their reason for going to the mall. Based on the results of his survey, he made the following claim:Two out of four middle school students visit the mall to go shopping.Explain why this claim is misleading.a. Tyrone only interviewed students in the food court.b. Tyrone did not survey enough 8th graders to draw a valid conclusion.c. Tyrone did not use a random sample of 8th graders.d. Since Tyrone surveyed only 8th graders, his sample is not representative of all middle school students.
Tyrone randomly interviewed 55 8th graders at the Westwood Mall Saturday afternoon to determine their reason for going to the mall.
Based on the results he made the following claim.
"Two out of four middle school students visit the mall to go shopping".
Let us analyze each of the given options.
a. Tyrone only interviewed students in the food court.
There is no evidence that suggests the interview was conducted at the food court so this is not the correct answer.
b. Tyrone did not survey enough 8th graders to draw a valid conclusion
He interviewed 55 8th graders which are more than enough students so this is not misleading.
c. Tyrone did not use a random sample of 8th graders
It is given in the question that he used a random sample so this is not misleading.
d. Since Tyrone surveyed only 8th graders, his sample is not representative of all middle school students.
If you notice closely, Tyrone interviewed only 8th graders whereas the claim was about all middle school students.
So this is clearly misleading, 8th graders do not represent all middle school students.
Therefore, option d is correct.