Compute the Probability of an Event Using the Complement Rule $0.49$

question 75

Multiple Choice

Compute the Probability of an Event Using the Complement Rule
-The breakdown of workers in a particular state according to their political affiliation and type of job held is shown here. Suppose a worker is selected at random within the state and the worker's political affiliation and type of job are noted. Find the probability the worker is not an Independent.

• A) \(0.49\)
• B) \(0.51\)
• C) \(0.22\)
• D) \(0.27\)

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