The distribution of B.A. degrees conferred by a local college is listed below, by major. $$\begin{array} { l r }
\text { Major } & \text { Frequency } \
\hline \text { English } & 2073 \
\text { Mathematics } & 2164 \
\text { Chemistry } & 318 \
\text { Physics } & 856 \
\text { Liberal Arts } & 1358 \
\text { Business } & 1676 \
\text { Engineering } & 868 \
\hline & 9313
\end{array}$$ What is the probability that a randomly selected degree is not in Mathematics?
A) 0.232
B) 0.682
C) 0.768
D) 0.303

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The distribution of B.A. degrees conferred by a local college is listed below, by major. $$\begin{array} { l r } 
\text { Major } & \text { Frequency } \
\hline \text { English } & 2073 \
\text { Mathematics } & 2164 \
\text { Chemistry } & 318 \
\text { Physics } & 856 \
\text { Liberal Arts } & 1358 \
\text { Business } & 1676 \
\text { Engineering } & 868 \
\hline & 9313
\end{array}$$ What is the probability that a randomly selected degree is not in Mathematics?
A) 0.232
B) 0.682
C) 0.768
D) 0.303

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total number of degrees is 9313, and the number of degrees in Mathematics is 2164. To find the probability of not selecting a Mathematics degree, subtract the number of Mathematics degrees from the total and then divide by the total: $P(\text{not Mathematics}) = \frac{9313 - 2164}{9313} = \frac{7149}{9313} \approx 0.768$.

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