The following table contains data from a study of two airlines which fly to Small Town, USA. If one flight is selected, find P(on time and Upstate Airlines). $\begin{array}{l|cc}
& \begin{array}{l}
\text { Number of flights } \
\text { which were on time }
\end{array} & \begin{array}{c}
\text { Number of flights } \
\text { which were late }
\end{array} \
\hline \text { Podunk Airlines } & 33 & 6 \
\text { Upstate Airlines } & 43 & 5
\end{array}$

A) $\frac { 11 } { 76 }$
B) $\frac { 43 } { 76 }$
C) $\frac { 43 } { 87 }$
D) None are correct

Question

The following table contains data from a study of two airlines which fly to Small Town, USA. If one flight is selected, find P(on time and Upstate Airlines). $\begin{array}{l|cc} 
& \begin{array}{l}
\text { Number of flights } \
\text { which were on time }
\end{array} & \begin{array}{c}
\text { Number of flights } \
\text { which were late }
\end{array} \
\hline \text { Podunk Airlines } & 33 & 6 \
\text { Upstate Airlines } & 43 & 5
\end{array}$

A) $\frac { 11 } { 76 }$
B) $\frac { 43 } { 76 }$
C) $\frac { 43 } { 87 }$
D) None are correct

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability of selecting an on-time flight from Upstate Airlines is the number of on-time flights by Upstate Airlines (43) divided by the total number of flights (33 + 6 + 43 + 5 = 87). Thus, P(on time and Upstate Airlines) = 43/87.

The Following Table Contains Data from a Study of Two