A recent study gave the information shown in the table about ages of children receiving toys. The percentages represent all toys sold. Age (years) Percentage of Toys 2 and under 3-5 6-9 10-12 13 and over 16% 15% 26% 9% 34% 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  %

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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.

Age (years) Percentage of Toys
2 and under
3-5
6-9
10-12
13 and over
16%
15%
26%
9%
34%

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?
The 13-and-older category may include children up to 17 or 18 years old. This is a larger category.The 13-and-older category may include children up to 17 or 18 years old. This is a smaller category.    
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Age (years) Percentage of Toys
2 and under
3-5
6-9
10-12
13 and over
16%
15%
26%
9%
34%
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