Find the indicated probability.
-A class consists of 79 women and 33 men. If a student is randomly selected, what is the probability that the student is a woman?

A) $\frac { 79 } { 112 }$

B) $\frac { 1 } { 112 }$

C) $\frac { 33 } { 112 }$

D) $\frac { 79 } { 33 }$

Question

Find the indicated probability.
-A class consists of 79 women and 33 men. If a student is randomly selected, what is the probability that the student is a woman?

A) $\frac { 79 } { 112 }$

B) $\frac { 1 } { 112 }$

C) $\frac { 33 } { 112 }$

D) $\frac { 79 } { 33 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability of selecting a woman is the number of women divided by the total number of students: $\frac{79}{79+33} = \frac{79}{112}$.

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Find the Indicated Probability $\frac { 79 } { 112 }$