A group of children are asked whether they prefer vanilla or chocolate ice cream. The data are collected in the table.

THE BOYS
Total boys
37 + 42 = 79

There are 37 boys of 79 boys who like vanilla ice cream.

The percentage will be
[tex] \dfrac{37}{79} [/tex] × 100%
multiply the numerator with the numerator
= [tex] \dfrac{37(100)}{79} [/tex] %
= [tex] \dfrac{3700}{79} [/tex] %
= 46.8%
to the nearest whole number
= 47%

About 47% of the boys prefer vanila ice cream

THE GIRLS
Total girls
40 + 33 = 73

There are 33 girls of 73 girls who like chocolate ice cream.

The percentage will be
[tex] \dfrac{33}{73} [/tex] × 100%
multiply the numerator with the numerator
= [tex] \dfrac{33(100)}{73} [/tex] %
= [tex] \dfrac{3300}{73} [/tex] %
= 45.2%
to the nearest whole number
= 45%

About 45% of the girls prefer chocolate ice cream