SCENARIO 4-1
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is a very visible group whose main focus is to educate the public
about the harm caused by drunk drivers.A study was recently done that emphasized the problem we
all face with drinking and driving.Four hundred accidents that occurred on a Saturday night were
analyzed.Two items noted were the number of vehicles involved and whether alcohol played a role
in the accident.The numbers are shown below:
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-Referring to Scenario 4-1, what proportion of accidents involved alcohol and a single vehicle?
A) 25/400 or 6.25%
B) 50/400 or 12.5%
C) 195/400 or 48.75%
D) 245/400 or 61.25%

Question

SCENARIO 4-1
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is a very visible group whose main focus is to educate the public
about the harm caused by drunk drivers.A study was recently done that emphasized the problem we
all face with drinking and driving.Four hundred accidents that occurred on a Saturday night were
analyzed.Two items noted were the number of vehicles involved and whether alcohol played a role
in the accident.The numbers are shown below:
- 
-Referring to Scenario 4-1, what proportion of accidents involved alcohol and a single vehicle?
A) 25/400 or 6.25% 
B) 50/400 or 12.5% 
C) 195/400 or 48.75% 
D) 245/400 or 61.25%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct proportion is 50/400 or 12.5%, as it represents the number of accidents involving alcohol and a single vehicle out of the total number of accidents.

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