The distribution of Bachelorʹs degrees conferred by a university is listed in the table. Assume that a studentmajors in only one subject. What is the probability that a randomly selected student with a Bachelorʹs degreemajored $$\begin{array} { l | c }
\text { Major } & \text { Frequency } \
\hline \text { Physics } & 216 \
\text { Philosophy } & 207 \
\text { Engineering } & 86 \
\text { Business } & 174 \
\text { Chemistry } & 223
\end{array}$$ in Business, Chemistry or Engineering? Round your answer to three decimal places.
A) 0.533
B) 0.467
C) 0.287
D) 0.341

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The distribution of Bachelorʹs degrees conferred by a university is listed in the table. Assume that a studentmajors in only one subject. What is the probability that a randomly selected student with a Bachelorʹs degreemajored $$\begin{array} { l | c } 
\text { Major } & \text { Frequency } \
\hline \text { Physics } & 216 \
\text { Philosophy } & 207 \
\text { Engineering } & 86 \
\text { Business } & 174 \
\text { Chemistry } & 223
\end{array}$$ in Business, Chemistry or Engineering? Round your answer to three decimal places.
A) 0.533
B) 0.467
C) 0.287
D) 0.341

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the probability, add the frequencies of Business, Chemistry, and Engineering majors and divide by the total number of degrees conferred. The total is 216 (Physics) + 207 (Philosophy) + 86 (Engineering) + 174 (Business) + 223 (Chemistry) = 906. The sum of Business, Chemistry, and Engineering frequencies is 86 + 174 + 223 = 483. The probability is 483 / 906 = 0.533 (rounded to three decimal places).

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