In a Certain Town, 25% of People Commute to Work

question 56

Multiple Choice

In a certain town, 25% of people commute to work by bicycle. If a person is selected randomly from the town, what are the odds against selecting someone who commutes by bicycle?

• A) 1 : 3
• B) 1 : 4
• C) 3 : 4
• D) 3 : 1

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Definitions:

Percentile

A statistical measure indicating the value below which a given percentage of observations in a group fall.

Frequency Distribution

A mathematical function showing the number of instances in which a variable attains values within specified intervals.

Standard Distribution Table

A mathematical table used for finding areas under the curve of the standard normal distribution, often used in statistics.

Rental Price

The amount of money charged to rent a property, such as an apartment or house, typically billed on a monthly basis.