Within a Large Metropolitan Area, 10% of the Commuters Currently

question 96

Multiple Choice

Within a large metropolitan area, 10% of the commuters currently use the public transportation system, whereas the remaining 90% commute via automobile. The city has recently revitalized and expanded its public transportation system. It is expected that 6 months from now 10% of those who are now commuting to work via automobile will switch to public transportation, and 90% will continue to commute via automobile. At the same time, it is expected that 40% of those now using public transportation will commute via automobile, and 60% will continue to use public transportation. In the long run, what percent of the commuters will be using public transportation? ​

• A) 30%
• B) 40%
• C) 35%
• D) 20%
• E) 25%

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Definitions:

Specific Phobia

A specific phobia is an overwhelming and unreasonable fear of a particular object, situation, or activity that poses little to no real danger but leads to avoidance behavior.

Specific Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations that pose little to no actual danger.

Social Phobias

are anxiety disorders characterized by an intense fear of social situations where one might be exposed to possible scrutiny by others.

Primary Phobias

The intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations that are a primary psychological concern.