Mr. Doodle’s grade distribution over the past 3 years for a course in college algebra is shown in the chart below.
Grade Number
A 45
B 180
C 110
D 95
F 65
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If Jane plans to take a college algebra course with Mr. Doodle, determine the empirical probability that she does not receive an F.
Grade Number
A 45
B 180
C 110
D 95
F 65
I 5
If Jane plans to take a college algebra course with Mr. Doodle, determine the empirical probability that she does not receive an F.
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P(not F) = 1 - 65/500 = 87/100 since there are 65 Fs and 500 total grades.
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The probability that Jane receives an F is 65/500, which is 13/100 (when simplified)
Now probability that Jane does not receive an F is going to be 1 - 13/100 = 87/100
Probability of anything not happening is 1 - (the probability of that thing happening)
Now probability that Jane does not receive an F is going to be 1 - 13/100 = 87/100
Probability of anything not happening is 1 - (the probability of that thing happening)
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1/6