The Table Lists the Drinking Habits of a Group of College

question 191

Multiple Choice

The table lists the drinking habits of a group of college students. If a student is chosen at random, find theprobability of getting someone who is a man or a non-drinker. Round your answer to three decimal places. $$\begin{array} { l | c | c | c | c } \text { Sex } & \text { Non-drinker } & \text { Regular Drinker } & \text { Heavy Drinker } & \text { Total } \\\hline \text { Man } & 135 & 47 & 5 & 187 \\\text { Woman } & 187 & 21 & 10 & 218 \\\text { Total } & 322 & 68 & 15 & 405\end{array}$$

• A) 0.923
• B) 0.947
• C) 0.941
• D) 0.832

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nerve

Nerves that are part of the autonomic nervous system, responsible for conserving energy and slowing down bodily functions.

Sympathetic Nerve

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for stress-related activities, often described as the "fight or flight" response.

Potassium Ions

Charged particles of potassium that are essential for various physiological processes in the body, including nerve signal transmission and muscle contraction.

Cardiac Conduction

The process by which electrical impulses are generated and transmitted through the heart, leading to heart muscle contraction.