Using the data table shown, what proportion of the stomach contents examined have bones from more than three species?
?
Number of species' bones found in 40 sets of stomach contents from coyotes.

$\begin{array}{l}
\text { Number }\
\begin{array}{cc}
\text { of bones } & \text { Frequency } \
\hline 0 & 3 \
1 & 7 \
2 & 10 \
3 & 5 \
4 & 12 \
5 & 6
\end{array}
\end{array}$ ?

Question

Using the data table shown, what proportion of the stomach contents examined have bones from more than three species?
?
Number of species' bones found in 40 sets of stomach contents from coyotes.

$\begin{array}{l}
\text { Number }\
\begin{array}{cc}
\text { of bones } & \text { Frequency } \
\hline 0 & 3 \
1 & 7 \
2 & 10 \
3 & 5 \
4 & 12 \
5 & 6
\end{array}
\end{array}$ ?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total number of sets of stomach contents is 40. The question asks for the proportion with bones from more than three species, which corresponds to the frequencies for 4 and 5 species. Adding these frequencies gives 12 + 6 = 18. The proportion is then 18/40 = 0.45.

Using the Data Table Shown, What Proportion of the Stomach