Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
-The distribution of Master?s degrees conferred by a university is listed in the table. $$\begin{array} { l | r }
\text { Major } & \text { Frequency } \
\hline \text { Mathematics } & 216 \
\text { English } & 207 \
\text { Engineering } & 86 \
\text { Business } & 176 \
\text { Education } & 267
\end{array}$$ What is the probability that a randomly selected student graduating with a Master?s degree has a major of Education? Round your answer to three decimal places.
A)0.280
B)0.720
C)0.004
D)0.390

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Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
-The distribution of Master?s degrees conferred by a university is listed in the table. $$\begin{array} { l | r } 
\text { Major } & \text { Frequency } \
\hline \text { Mathematics } & 216 \
\text { English } & 207 \
\text { Engineering } & 86 \
\text { Business } & 176 \
\text { Education } & 267
\end{array}$$ What is the probability that a randomly selected student graduating with a Master?s degree has a major of Education? Round your answer to three decimal places.
A)0.280
B)0.720
C)0.004
D)0.390

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the probability, divide the number of Education majors (267) by the total number of Master's degrees conferred (216+207+86+176+267=952). This gives 267/952 = 0.280, rounded to three decimal places.

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