The Distribution of Bachelorʹs Degrees Conferred by a University Is

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The distribution of Bachelorʹs degrees conferred by a university is listed in the table. Assume that a studentmajors in only one subject. What is the probability that a randomly selected student with a Bachelorʹs degreemajored $$\begin{array} { l | c } \text { Major } & \text { Frequency } \\\hline \text { Physics } & 216 \\\text { Philosophy } & 207 \\\text { Engineering } & 86 \\\text { Business } & 174 \\\text { Chemistry } & 223\end{array}$$ in Business, Chemistry or Engineering? Round your answer to three decimal places.

• A) 0.533
• B) 0.467
• C) 0.287
• D) 0.341

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