A recent survey was conducted to collect data on the preferences of students at a local high school regarding their favorite subjects. The results are summarized in the following table:
Subject | Number of Students |
---|---|
Mathematics | 25 |
Science | 30 |
Literature | 22 |
History | 18 |
Art | 15 |
Based on these results, what is the probability that a randomly selected student prefers either Science or Literature?
The total number of students surveyed is the sum of the number of students who prefer each subject. To find the probability, use the formula:
$$ P(A) = \f\frac{n(A)}{n(S)} $$
where $n(A)$ is the number of students who prefer either Science or Literature, and $n(S)$ is the total number of students surveyed.