Solve the problem.
-The distribution of B.A. degrees conferred by a local college is listed below, by major.
$\begin{array}{lr}
\underline{\text { Major } }& \underline{\text { Frequency } }\
\text { English } & 2073 \
\text { Mathematics } & 2164 \
\text { Chemistry } & 318 \
\text { Physics } & 856 \
\text { Liberal Arts } & 1358 \
\text { Business } & 1676 \
\text { Engineering } & 868 \
& 9313
\end{array}$

What is the probability that a randomly selected degree is not in Mathematics?
A) $0.768$
B) $0.232$
C) $0.682$
D) $0.303$

Question

Solve the problem.
-The distribution of B.A. degrees conferred by a local college is listed below, by major.
$\begin{array}{lr}
 \underline{\text { Major } }&  \underline{\text { Frequency } }\
\text { English } & 2073 \
\text { Mathematics } & 2164 \
\text { Chemistry } & 318 \
\text { Physics } & 856 \
\text { Liberal Arts } & 1358 \
\text { Business } & 1676 \
\text { Engineering } & 868 \
& 9313
\end{array}$

What is the probability that a randomly selected degree is not in Mathematics?
A) $0.768$
B) $0.232$
C) $0.682$
D) $0.303$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total number of degrees is 9313, and the number of Mathematics degrees is 2164. To find the probability that a randomly selected degree is not in Mathematics, subtract the number of Mathematics degrees from the total number of degrees and then divide by the total number of degrees: $P(\text{not Mathematics}) = \frac{9313 - 2164}{9313} = \frac{7149}{9313} \approx 0.768$.

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