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SSAT Upper Level
Quantitative (Math)

Probability of Favorite Subjects

Hard Data Analysis And Probability Data Interpretation

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:

SubjectNumber of Students
Mathematics25
Science30
Literature22
History18
Art15

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.

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