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

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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the probability that a degree is not in Mathematics, subtract the number of Mathematics degrees from the total and divide by the total: $P(\text{not Mathematics}) = \frac{9313 - 2164}{9313} = 0.7677$, which rounds to 0.768.

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