The table below shows the soft drinks preferences of people in three age groups. $$\begin{array} { l c c c }
& \text { Cola } & \text { Root beer } & \text { Lemon-lime } \
\text { Under 21 years of age } & 40 & 25 & 20 \
\text { Between 21 and 40 } & 35 & 20 & 30 \
\text { Over 40 years of age } & 20 & 30 & 35
\end{array}$$ If one of the 255 subjects is randomly selected, find the probability (in fractional form) that the person is over 40 and drinks cola.
A) $\frac { 4 } { 17 }$
B) $\frac { 4 } { 51 }$
C) $\frac { 4 } { 19 }$
D) None are correct.

Question

The table below shows the soft drinks preferences of people in three age groups. $$\begin{array} { l c c c } 
& \text { Cola } & \text { Root beer } & \text { Lemon-lime } \
\text { Under 21 years of age } & 40 & 25 & 20 \
\text { Between 21 and 40 } & 35 & 20 & 30 \
\text { Over 40 years of age } & 20 & 30 & 35
\end{array}$$ If one of the 255 subjects is randomly selected, find the probability (in fractional form) that the person is over 40 and drinks cola. 
A) $\frac { 4 } { 17 }$
B) $\frac { 4 } { 51 }$
C) $\frac { 4 } { 19 }$
D) None are correct.

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The Answer is B

The Table Below Shows the Soft Drinks Preferences of People