A highway agent sampled cars going from one state to a neighboring state. In his report, he indicated that of the 93 cars sampled,
36 cars were driven by women, 56 cars were sport-utility vehicles, 47 cars had two or more passengers, 28 cars were driven by
women in sport-utility vehicles, 27 cars were driven by women and had two or more passengers, 22 cars were sport-utility vehicles
and had two or more passengers, and 16 cars were driven by women in sport-utility vehicles and had two or more passengers.
After his supervisor reads the report, she explains to the agent that he made a mistake. Explain how his supervisor knew that the
agent's report contained an error.
Select the correct choice below and fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
(Type a whole number.)
OA. The agent's last four statements indicate that at least
cars were driven by women. This contradicts the agent's first
statement, which says that only 36 such cars were seen.
OB. The agent's first three statements indicate that at least
or more passengers. This contradicts the agent's seventh
OC. The agent's last four statements indicate that at least cars were sport-utility vehicles. This contradicts the agent's
second statement, which says that only 56 such cars were seen.
cars were driven by women in sport-utility vehicles and had two
statement, which says that only 16 such cars were seen.