Estimate the Indicated Probability Determine the Empirical Probability That a Freshmen Prefers Cheese Toppings

question 236

Multiple Choice

Estimate the indicated probability.
-The table shows the number of college students who prefer a given pizza topping. $$\begin{array} { r | r r r r } \text { toppings } & \text { freshman } & \text { sophomore } & \text { junior } & \text { senior } \\\hline \text { cheese } & 16 & 16 & 26 & 18 \\\text { meat } & 22 & 18 & 16 & 16 \\\text { veggie } & 16 & 16 & 22 & 18\end{array}$$ Determine the empirical probability that a freshmen prefers cheese toppings. Round to the nearest Thousandth.

• A) 0.073
• B) 0.407
• C) 0.211
• D) 0.296

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Definitions:

Analogy

A juxtaposition of two objects or ideas to shed light on or explain their relationship or distinct features.

Induction

A reasoning method that involves drawing general conclusions from a set of specific observations or instances.

Generalization

The process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances.

Power

The capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.