At a Community College, There Are 6 English Instructors, 5

question 66

Essay

At a community college, there are 6 English instructors, 5 math instructors, and history instructors. If one of these instructors is selected at random to serve on a committee, find the probability that the instructor is an English instructor or a history instructor.

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Definitions:

Type A Personality Pattern

A personality type characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, impatience, and aggression.

Familism

A cultural value that emphasizes the importance of family ties, loyalty, and unity over individual needs.

Patriarchy

A social system where men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Brotherhood

A relationship between brothers or a bond among men or a group of people who share common goals, interests, or experiences.