PSAT Math Multiple-Choice Practice Question 406

Question: 406

A team of researchers studied the effect of sleep masks on rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Study participants were divided into three groups: the first group did not wear sleep masks, the second group wore regular sleep masks, and the third group wore sleep masks that were contoured away from the eyes and lashes. The results of the study are shown in the following table.

No MaskRegular MaskContoured MaskTotal
Experienced REM Sleep143378125
Did Not Experience REM Sleep34292285
Total4862100210

What percent of the participants who experienced REM sleep during the study wore a contoured mask?

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D

Difficulty: Easy

Category: Tables and Graphs

Getting to the Answer: The question asks only about participants who experienced REM sleep, so focus on this row. Of the 125 participants who experienced REM sleep, 78 of them wore a contoured mask. This represents , or 62.4%, which is (D).

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