Matt E. Matic was applying for a job. To determine whether he could handle the job, the personnel manager sent him out to poll 1
00 people about their favorite types of TV shows. His data were as follows.
59 preferred comedies.
41 preferred variety shows.
44 preferred serious drama.
20 preferred comedies and variety programs.
15 preferred variety and serious drama.
15 preferred comedies and serious drama.
9 preferred all types.
4 did not like any of these TV show types.
If you were the personnel manager, would you hire Matt on the basis of this survey? Why or why not?
Yes, because he did the poll correctly.
No, because he did the poll incorrectly.
How many people did Matt ask?
59 preferred comedies.
41 preferred variety shows.
44 preferred serious drama.
20 preferred comedies and variety programs.
15 preferred variety and serious drama.
15 preferred comedies and serious drama.
9 preferred all types.
4 did not like any of these TV show types.
If you were the personnel manager, would you hire Matt on the basis of this survey? Why or why not?
Yes, because he did the poll correctly.
No, because he did the poll incorrectly.
How many people did Matt ask?
1 answer:
Answer:
No; he did the survey incorrectly.
He surveyed 107 people, not 100.
Step-by-step explanation:
Draw a Venn diagram, when you are presented with information like this;
Presenting it in a Venn diagram would look like what is shown in the pic.
P.S. when drawing a Venn diagram, start with the information regarding individuals who fit in all categories and then work your way to the individuals who fit in just in one category.
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