The bar charts below summarize data collected on 100 adults regarding gender and pet ownership.Which of the following statements is (are)true based on this chart?
A) Gender and pet ownership are related;a higher percentage of males own pets than females.
B) Gender and pet ownership are related;a higher percentage of females own pets than males.
C) Gender and pet ownership are related;males and females own the same percentage of pets.
D) Gender and pet ownership are not related.

Question

The bar charts below summarize data collected on 100 adults regarding gender and pet ownership.Which of the following statements is (are)true based on this chart? 
A) Gender and pet ownership are related;a higher percentage of males own pets than females. 
B) Gender and pet ownership are related;a higher percentage of females own pets than males. 
C) Gender and pet ownership are related;males and females own the same percentage of pets. 
D) Gender and pet ownership are not related.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The bar chart shows that 60% of females own pets, while only 40% of males own pets. Therefore, gender and pet ownership are related, and a higher percentage of females own pets than males. Option A is incorrect because it is the opposite of what the chart shows. Option C is also incorrect because the chart shows that males and females do not own the same percentage of pets. Option D is incorrect because the chart clearly shows a relationship between gender and pet ownership.

The Bar Charts Below Summarize Data Collected on 100 Adults