Solve the Problem What Is the Probability That a Randomly Selected Degree Is

question 222

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The distribution of B.A. degrees conferred by a local college is listed below, by major.
$\begin{array}{lr} \underline{\text { Major } }& \underline{\text { Frequency } }\\\text { English } & 2073 \\\text { Mathematics } & 2164 \\\text { Chemistry } & 318 \\\text { Physics } & 856 \\\text { Liberal Arts } & 1358 \\\text { Business } & 1676 \\\text { Engineering } & 868 \\& 9313\end{array}$


What is the probability that a randomly selected degree is not in Mathematics?

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

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