Question

g.pr.10.1 (mc)

a survey was done with 300 students who were planning to continue their education after high school. they were asked whether they were planning to go to community college, a university, or a trade school. the results are below.

find the probability a student chosen at random is a male going to a university.

• 18%
• 80%
• 20%
• 25%

Explanation:

Identify the total number of students and the target group

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Calculate the probability

$$ P(\text{Male and University}) = \frac{54}{300} = 0.18 $$

Convert the probability to a percentage

$$ 0.18 \times 100\% = 18\% $$

Answer:

• (A) 18% (Correct answer)
• (B) 80%
• (C) 20%
• (D) 25%