Find the Probability What Is the Probability That a Randomly Selected Degree Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

Find the probability.
-The distribution of B.A. degrees conferred by a local college is listed below, by major. $$\begin{array} { l | c } \text { Major } & \text { Number of Students } \\\hline \text { English } & 2073 \\\text { Mathematics } & 2164 \\\text { Chemistry } & 318 \\\text { Physics } & 856 \\\text { Liberal Arts } & 1358 \\\text { Business } & 1676 \\\text { Engineering } & 868 \\\text { Total: } & 9313\end{array}$$ What is the probability that a randomly selected degree is not in Mathematics? Round to the Nearest thousandth.

• A) 0.768
• B) 0.682
• C) 0.303
• D) 0.232

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