Find the indicated probability.
-The table shows the distribution of family size in a certain U.S. city $$\begin{array} { c c }
\text { Family Size } & \text { Probability } \
\hline 2 & 0.451 \
3 & 0.243 \
4 & 0.190 \
5 & 0.071 \
6 & 0.027 \
7 + & 0.018
\end{array}$$ A family is selected at random from the city. Find the probability that the size of the family is less than 5. Round approximations to three decimal places.
A)0.071
B)0.504
C)0.433
D)0.884

Question

Find the indicated probability.
-The table shows the distribution of family size in a certain U.S. city $$\begin{array} { c c } 
\text { Family Size } & \text { Probability } \
\hline 2 & 0.451 \
3 & 0.243 \
4 & 0.190 \
5 & 0.071 \
6 & 0.027 \
7 + & 0.018
\end{array}$$ A family is selected at random from the city. Find the probability that the size of the family is less than 5. Round approximations to three decimal places.
A)0.071
B)0.504
C)0.433
D)0.884

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the probability that the size of the family is less than 5, we add the probabilities of family sizes 2, 3, and 4: $0.451 + 0.243 + 0.190 = 0.884$.

Find the Indicated Probability A Family Is Selected at Random from the City