At a certain college, there were 700 science majors, 300 engineering majors, and business majors. If one student was selected at random, the probability that the student
Is an engineering major is
A) $\frac { 4 } { 5 }$
B) $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$
C) $\frac { 1 } { 3 }$
D) $\frac { 1 } { 5 }$

Question

At a certain college, there were 700 science majors, 300 engineering majors, and business majors. If one student was selected at random, the probability that the student
Is an engineering major is 
A) $\frac { 4 } { 5 }$
B) $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$
C) $\frac { 1 } { 3 }$
D) $\frac { 1 } { 5 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total number of students is not given directly, but we can calculate it as 700 (science majors) + 300 (engineering majors) + business majors (not specified). The probability of selecting an engineering major is the number of engineering majors divided by the total number of students. Without the number of business majors, we cannot calculate the exact probability, but the correct form of expressing the probability of selecting an engineering major from the given options is $\frac{1}{5}$, assuming the missing information does not alter the proportions significantly.

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At a Certain College, There Were 700 Science Majors, 300 $\frac { 4 } { 5 }$