SOLUTION: The distribution of Master�s degrees conferred by a university is listed in the table (assume that a student majors in only one subject). What is the probability that a randomly se

Question 438874: The distribution of Master�s degrees conferred by a university is listed in the table (assume that a student majors in only one subject). What is the probability that a randomly selected student with a Master�s
degree majored in English or Mathematics? Round your answer to one decimal place.
Major Frequency
Mathematics 226
English 205
Engineering 86
Business 176
Education 222
a. 0.529 b. 0.247 c. 0.224 d. 0.471 e. None of the above
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi

Mathematics 226

English     205

Engineering 86

Business    176

Education   222

Total       915

What is the probability that a randomly selected student with a Master�s degree

 majored in English 'or' Mathematics:  205/915 + 226/915 =  431/915 = .471 

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