College Algebra (10th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321979478
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter 10 - Section 10.3 - Probability - 10.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 706: 69

Answer

See below.

Work Step by Step

We know that probability$=\frac{\text{number of favourable outcomes}}{\text{number of all outcomes}}.$ There are $33$ students in total. a) $P(\text{freshman or female})=1-P(\text{sophomore and male})=1-\frac{8}{33}=\frac{25}{33}$. b) $P(\text{sophomore or male})=1-P(\text{freshman and female})=1-\frac{8}{33}=\frac{25}{33}$.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.