Question: 8.7 Probability Question 11, 8.7.35 The table shows the educational attainment of the…

8.7 Probability

Question 11, 8.7.35

The table shows the educational attainment of the population of a certain country, ages 25 and over. Use the data in the table, expressed in millions, to find the probability that a randomly selected person from this country, aged 25 and over, has completed four years of high school only or less than four years of college.

Years of High School	Years of College
Less than 4	4 only
Male	16
Female	11
Total	27

What is the probability that the person has completed four years of high school only or less than four years of college?

(Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)

Solution

The problem asks for the probability that a person has completed four years of high school only or less than four years of college, based on the provided table. 1. Identify the relevant data for the probability: - People who completed four years of high school only: 53 (Male) + 73 (Female) = 126 - People who completed less than four years of college: 11 (Male) + 17 (Female) = 28 2. Calculate the total number of people who fit the criteria: \[ 126 + 28 = 154 \] 3. Find the total population as shown in the table: - Total = 153 4. Calculate the probability by dividing the number of people who fit the criteria by the total population: \[ \frac{154}{153} \] However, it seems there’s an inconsistency in the data—normally the total probability should not exceed 1. Please recheck the values or retake the photo to ensure accuracy.