Professor Frank Nabarro Insists That All Senior Physics Majors Take

question 166

Multiple Choice

Professor Frank Nabarro insists that all senior physics majors take his notorious physics aptitude test. The test is so tough that anyone not going on to a career in physics has no hope of passing, whereas 60% of the seniors who do go on to a career in physics still fail the test. Further, 76% of all senior physics majors in fact go on to a career in physics. Assuming that you fail the test, what is the probability that you will not go on to a career in physics Please, round your answer to two decimal places.

• A)0.16
• B) 0.34
• C) 0.71
• D) 0.66
• E) 0.46

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