Question

An immigration agent sampled cars going from country M to country N. In his​ report, he indicated that of the 87 cars​ sampled,

36 cars were driven by​ women, 58 cars were driven by citizens of country​ M,

46 cars had two or more​ passengers, 29 cars were driven by women who are citizens of country​ M, 25 cars were driven by women and had two or more​ passengers,

23 cars were driven by citizens of country M and had two or more​ passengers, and 17 cars were driven by women who are citizens of country M 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.

A.The​ agent's first three statements indicate that at least ______

cars were driven by women who are citizens of country M and had two or more passengers. This contradicts the​ agent's seventh​ statement, which says that only

17 such cars were seen.

B.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

C.The​ agent's last four statements indicate that at least ________ cars were driven by citizens of country M. This contradicts the​ agent's second​ statement, which says that only

58 such cars were seen.

Answer 1