Table presents a survey of how people travel to work. Note: one in eight cyclists were over 65 years of age, and one in three cyclists said they travelled by bus on rainy days.
| Mode | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Cycle | 72 |
| Car | 18 |
| Bus | 35 |
| On Foot | 55 |
How many respondents indicated that they cycled to work and were over 65 years of age?
A12
B9 ✓ Correct
C8
D7
Correct answer: (B) 9
Explanation
The number is 9, so the answer is 9.
In all, 72 people cycle to work.
One in eight of them were found to be over 65 years of age.
So the number over 65 is 72 divided by 8.
That is 9.
So 9 cyclists were over 65 years of age.
So the answer is 9.
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