At a Certain College, 13% of Students Speak Spanish, 7

question 43

Multiple Choice

At a certain college, 13% of students speak Spanish, 7% speak Italian, and 3% speak both languages. A studentis chosen at random from the college. What is the probability that the student speaks Spanish given that he orshe speaks Italian?

• A) 0.429
• B) 0.231
• C) 0.040
• D) 0.170

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Definitions:

Cover

A buyer’s right to substitute goods for those due under a sales or lease agreement when the seller provides nonconforming goods.

Substitute Goods

Products that can be used in place of each other, satisfying the same needs or wants.

Lease Agreement

A contract between a lessor and a lessee for the rental of property, usually real estate, for a specified period of time.

Insolvent

The state of being unable to pay debts owed, often leading to bankruptcy proceedings.