A recent survey of online shoppers asked them to indicate the primary reason they shop via the Internet. The table summarizes responses by reason and gender. What
Percent of males cite Convenience as the primary reason they shop online? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | }
\hline \text { Reason for Shopping Online } & \text { Male } & \text { Female } \
\hline \text { Convenience } & 249 & 90 \
\hline \text { Better Prices } & 110 & 99 \
\hline \text { Greater Selection } & 41 & 211 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) 42%
B) 73%
C) 62%
D) 31%
E) 50%

Question

A recent survey of online shoppers asked them to indicate the primary reason they shop via the Internet. The table summarizes responses by reason and gender. What
Percent of males cite Convenience as the primary reason they shop online? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Reason for Shopping Online } & \text { Male } & \text { Female } \
\hline \text { Convenience } & 249 & 90 \
\hline \text { Better Prices } & 110 & 99 \
\hline \text { Greater Selection } & 41 & 211 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) 42%
B) 73%
C) 62%
D) 31%
E) 50%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the percentage of males who cite convenience as the primary reason, divide the number of males citing convenience (249) by the total number of males (249 + 110 + 41 = 400) and multiply by 100. (249/400) * 100 = 62%.

A Recent Survey of Online Shoppers Asked Them to Indicate