A university has 750 female students and 2250 male students. Thirty per cent of female students study chemistry and 60% of male

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2 years ago

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students study it. If one student studying chemistry is chosen at random, what is the probability that the student is female?

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UNO [17] · Answer 1 · 2023-03-29T08:20:06+03:00

UNO [17]2 years ago

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Answer:

1/7 or 14.3%

Step-by-step explanation:

30% of 750 = 225 (females who study chemistry)

60% of 2250 = 1350 (males who study chemistry)

1575 = total students studying chemistry

P (female chemistry student) = 225/1575 = 1/7 (simplified)

1/7 = 14.3%