To solve this question, let’s analyze the data provided and calculate the required percentage step-by-step:
1. Identify the total number of adults surveyed:
According to the table, there are 14 adults in total.
2. Determine the number of adults who liked hard ice cream better:
From the table, we see that 8 adults liked hard ice cream better.
3. Calculate the percentage of adults who liked hard ice cream better:
To find the percentage, you can use the formula:
[tex]\[
\text{Percentage} = \left(\frac{\text{Number of adults who liked hard ice cream better}}{\text{Total number of adults surveyed}}\right) \times 100
\][/tex]
Substituting the given numbers:
[tex]\[
\text{Percentage} = \left(\frac{8}{14}\right) \times 100
\][/tex]
The result of this calculation is:
[tex]\[
57.14285714285714
\][/tex]
Which we may round to the nearest whole number, resulting in [tex]\(57\%\)[/tex].
Therefore, the percent of adults surveyed who liked hard ice cream better is [tex]\( 57\% \)[/tex]. The correct answer is option (4), 57%.
