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Question 1098451: The distribution of B.A. degrees conferred by a local college is listed below, by major.
Major
Frequency
English
340
Chemistry
268
Physics
190
Liberal Arts
750
Business
491
Engineering
300
Mathematics
267
Total
2606


What is the probability that a randomly selected degree is not English?

0.631

0.243

0.130

0.870

Found 2 solutions by jorel1380, Boreal:
Answer by jorel1380(3719)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2606-340/2606=0.86953184957789716039907904834996=0.87
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Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
340 English, 2266 are not
2266/2606 is 0.870

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