A Group of Freshmen at a Local University Consider Joining

question 44

Multiple Choice

A group of freshmen at a local university consider joining the equestrian team. Thirty-five percent of students choose Western riding, 45% choose dressage, and 40% choose jumping. Fifteen percent choose both dressage and jumping, while 10% choose Western and dressage. No one chooses Western and jumping. There are no horses suitable for two styles, and each student is assigned to one horse. If five students decide to join the team, what is the probability that at least one student joins the dressage team?

• A)0.0185
• B)0.0503
• C)0.0412
• D)0.9497

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Definitions:

Apartheid

A policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race, specifically the former institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa.

Achieved Status

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Institutionalized Racism

Systemic policies and practices within institutions that collectively result in unequal opportunities and impacts for racial or ethnic groups.