Age (years) Percentage of Toys 2 and under 17% 3-5 17% 6-9 26% 10-12 13 and over 31%

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A recent study gave the information shown in the table about ages of children receiving toys. The percentages represent all toys sold.

What is the probability that a toy is purchased for someone in the following age ranges?

(a) 6 years old or older
 
(b) 12 years old or younger
 
(c) between 6 and 12 years old

(d) between 3 and 9 years old


A child between 10 and 12 years old looks at this probability distribution and asks, "Why are people more likely to buy toys for kids older than I am (13 and over) than for kids in my age group (10–12)?" How would you respond?
 
a) The 13-and-older category may include children up to 17 or 18 years old. This is a smaller category.
b) The 13-and-older category may include children up to 17 or 18 years old. This is a larger category.    
Age (years)
Percentage of Toys
2 and under
17%
3-5
17%
6-9
26%
10-12
13 and over
31%
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