For the finale of a TV show, viewers could use either social media or a text message to vote for their favorite of two contestants. The contestant receiving more than 50% of the vote won. An estimated 10% of the viewers voted, and 30% of the votes were cast on social media. Contestant 2 earned 70% of the votes cast using social media and 40% of the votes cast using a text message. Based on this information, which of the following is an accurate conclusion?

Correct answer: D. Viewers voting by social media were more likely to prefer Contestant 2 than were viewers voting by text message.

• A. If all viewers had voted, Contestant 2 would have won.
• B. Viewers voting by social media were likely to be younger than viewers voting by text message.
• C. If all viewers who voted had voted by social media instead of by text message, Contestant 2 would have won.
• D. Viewers voting by social media were more likely to prefer Contestant 2 than were viewers voting by text message.

Last updated 3 September 2026