Find the indicated probability.
-The distribution of B.A. degrees conferred by a local college is listed below, by major. $$\begin{array} { l r }
\underline { \text { Major } } & \text { Frequency } \
\text { English } & 2073 \
\text { Mathematics } & 2164 \
\text { Chemistry } & 318 \
\text { Physics } & 856 \
\text { Liberal Arts } & 1358 \
\text { Business } & 1676 \
\text { Engineering } & 868 \
& 9313
\end{array}$$ What is the probability that a randomly selected degree is in English or Mathematics?
A)0.424
B)0.010
C)0.455
D)0.517

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Find the indicated probability.
-The distribution of B.A. degrees conferred by a local college is listed below, by major. $$\begin{array} { l r } 
\underline { \text { Major } } & \text { Frequency } \
\text { English } & 2073 \
\text { Mathematics } & 2164 \
\text { Chemistry } & 318 \
\text { Physics } & 856 \
\text { Liberal Arts } & 1358 \
\text { Business } & 1676 \
\text { Engineering } & 868 \
& 9313
\end{array}$$ What is the probability that a randomly selected degree is in English or Mathematics?
A)0.424
B)0.010
C)0.455
D)0.517

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability is calculated by adding the frequencies of English and Mathematics, then dividing by the total number of degrees: (2073 + 2164) / 9313 = 0.455.

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