Chapter PS, Problem 2.6P

To determine

To create table and predict how many would choose each method if $120$ student were asked.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The observation for $24$ students and then for $120$ students by looking for a pattern.

Calculation:

The following is the table for $24$ students that indicates the student using the method for birthday present-

Method name	Number of Students
Wrapping paper	10
Gift bags	8
Recycled paper	4
No wrapping	2
Total	24

After looking at the pattern above, the following table for $120$ students can be prepared

Method name	Number of Students
Wrapping paper	50
Gift bags	40
Recycled paper	20
No wrapping	10
Total	120