Digital PSAT Math Practice Question 226: Answer and Explanation
Question: 226
A coffee shop recorded data on the types of beverages ordered by its patrons in a given month. Each patron visited only once during the month and purchased only one beverage, and the four listed beverages are the only ones sold at this coffee shop.
| Cappuccino | Espresso | Latte | Americano | Total |
Females under 18 | 230 | 125 | 325 | 170 | 850 |
Males under 18 | 170 | 185 | 240 | 220 | 815 |
Females age 18 and older | 425 | 328 | 530 | 290 | 1,573 |
Males age 18 and older | 350 | 429 | 477 | 313 | 1,569 |
Total | 1,175 | 1,067 | 1,572 | 993 | 4,807 |
What (approximate) percentage of the drinks purchased at the coffee shop in the given month were espresso beverages?
- A. 11%
- B. 17%
- C. 22%
- D. 36%
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
(C) 4807 beverages were purchased, and 1067 of them were espresso. Therefore, the percentage of beverages that was espresso is represented by the expression 
, answer (C).
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