A Fast-Food Restaurant Chain Has 633 Outlets in the United

question 156

Multiple Choice

A fast-food restaurant chain has 633 outlets in the United States. The following table categorizes them by city population and location and presents the number of outlets in each category. An outlet is chosen at random from the 633 to test market a new menu.
$\begin{array}{ccccc}\hline &{\text { Region }} \\\hline \text { Population } & & & & \\\text { of city } & \text { NE } & \text { SE } & \text { SW } & \text { NW } \\\text { Under } 50,000 & 28 & 30 & 31 & 22 \\50,000-500,000 & 58 & 46 & 54 & 42 \\\text { Over 500,000 } & 79 & 125 & 74 & 44 \\\hline\end{array}$
Given that the outlet is located in a city with a population under 50,000 , what is the probability that it is in the Southwest?

• A) 0.27
• B) 0.175
• C) 0.279
• D) 0.049

---

Definitions:

Subsystems

Components or smaller systems that operate within a larger system, each with its role and function.

Secondary Groups

These are groups characterized by more impersonal, less intimate interactions, often formed around tasks and specific objectives.

Nonverbal Communication

The process of conveying a message without the use of spoken words, through body language, facial expressions, and gestures.

Family Interactions

Refers to the dynamic exchanges and behavior patterns between members of a family unit, shaping individual and collective well-being.