Question

The 154 tenth-graders at Wilson High School were polled on whether they enjoyed their algebra or geometry course more. The results are shown below. Algebra: 34 female, 33 male Geometry: 40 female, 47 male Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions. What is the probability that a randomly chosen tenth-grader is male? What is the probability that a randomly chosen tenth-grader is male given that the tenth-grader prefers geometry? Are the events “male” and “geometry” independent?

Answer 1

Answer: 80/154

47/87

No, P(male)does not equal P(male | geometry)

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Answer 2

Answer:

1) D (80/154)  2) B (47/87) 3) A

Step-by-step explanation:

Right on edge.