Find the indicated probability.
-The table shows the distribution of family size in a certain U.S. city $$\begin{array} { c c }
\text { Family Size } & \text { Probability } \
\hline 2 & 0.450 \
3 & 0.209 \
4 & 0.201 \
5 & 0.095 \
6 & 0.029 \
7 + & 0.016
\end{array}$$ A family is selected at random from the city. Find the probability that the size of the family is between 2 and 5 inclusive. Round approximations to three decimal places.
A)0.955
B)0.41
C)0.86
D)0.545

Question

Find the indicated probability.
-The table shows the distribution of family size in a certain U.S. city $$\begin{array} { c c } 
\text { Family Size } & \text { Probability } \
\hline 2 & 0.450 \
3 & 0.209 \
4 & 0.201 \
5 & 0.095 \
6 & 0.029 \
7 + & 0.016
\end{array}$$ A family is selected at random from the city. Find the probability that the size of the family is between 2 and 5 inclusive. Round approximations to three decimal places.
A)0.955
B)0.41
C)0.86
D)0.545

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability that the family size is between 2 and 5 inclusive is the sum of the probabilities for family sizes 2, 3, 4, and 5: 0.450 + 0.209 + 0.201 + 0.095 = 0.955.

Find the Indicated Probability A Family Is Selected at Random from the City