Question

A student researcher in psychology has found that after a week, 35% of people who make appointments to complete her memory study do not show up for their appointment, 55% show up and complete the study, and 10% show up, but do not complete the study. What is the probability of showing up for an appointment?

Answer 1

Answer: There is a probability of 65% who showed up for an appointment.

Explanation:

Since we have given that

Percent of people who do not show up for their appointment = 35%

Percent of people who show up and completer the study = 55%

Percent of people who show up but do not complete the study = 10%

Probability of showing up for an appointment is given by

`55\%+10\%\\\\=65\%\\\\=(65)/(100)\\\\=0.65`

Hence, there is a probability of 65% who showed up for an appointment.