Find the indicated probability by using the complementation rule.
-The distribution of B.A. degrees conferred by a local college is listed below, by major.
$\begin{array} { l r }
\underline { \text { Major } } & \text { Frequency } \
\text { English } & 2073 \
\text { Mathematics } & 2164 \
\text { Chemistry } & 318 \
\text { Physics } & 856 \
\text { Liberal Arts } & 1358 \
\text { Business } & 1676 \
\text { Engineering } & \frac { 868 } { 9313 }
\end{array}$
What is the probability that a randomly selected degree is not in Mathematics?
A)0.303
B)0.682
C)0.768
D)0.232

Question

Find the indicated probability by using the complementation rule.
-The distribution of B.A. degrees conferred by a local college is listed below, by major. 
$\begin{array} { l r } 
\underline { \text { Major } } & \text { Frequency } \
\text { English } & 2073 \
\text { Mathematics } & 2164 \
\text { Chemistry } & 318 \
\text { Physics } & 856 \
\text { Liberal Arts } & 1358 \
\text { Business } & 1676 \
\text { Engineering } & \frac { 868 } { 9313 }
\end{array}$ 
What is the probability that a randomly selected degree is not in Mathematics? 
A)0.303
B)0.682
C)0.768
D)0.232

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability of selecting a Mathematics degree is 2164/9313. Using the complementation rule, the probability of not selecting a Mathematics degree is 1 - (2164/9313) = 0.768.

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