Find the indicated probability by using the special addition rule.
-The distribution of B.A. degrees conferred by a local college is listed below, by major.
$\begin{array} { l r }
\underline { \text { Major } } & \text { Frequency } \
\text { English } & 2073 \
\text { Mathematics } & 2164 \
\text { Chemistry } & 318 \
\text { Physics } & 856 \
\text { Liberal Arts } & 1358 \
\text { Business } & 1676 \
\text { Engineering } & \underline { 868 } \
& 9313
\end{array}$
What is the probability that a randomly selected degree is in English or Mathematics?
A)0.455
B)0.424
C)0.010
D)0.517

Question

Find the indicated probability by using the special addition rule.
-The distribution of B.A. degrees conferred by a local college is listed below, by major. 
$\begin{array} { l r } 
\underline { \text { Major } } & \text { Frequency } \
\text { English } & 2073 \
\text { Mathematics } & 2164 \
\text { Chemistry } & 318 \
\text { Physics } & 856 \
\text { Liberal Arts } & 1358 \
\text { Business } & 1676 \
\text { Engineering } & \underline { 868 } \
& 9313
\end{array}$ 
What is the probability that a randomly selected degree is in English or Mathematics? 
A)0.455
B)0.424
C)0.010
D)0.517

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability of selecting an English or Mathematics degree is the sum of the probabilities of selecting each individually, which is $\frac{2073}{9313} + \frac{2164}{9313} = 0.455$.

Find the Indicated Probability by Using the Special Addition Rule