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 chart shows that the percentage of females who own pets is 57%, while the percentage of males who own pets is 43%. Therefore, it is true that a higher percentage of females own pets than males. This indicates that gender and pet ownership are related.

The Bar Charts Below Summarize Data Collected on 100 Adults