Final answer:
To find the probability that an applicant with a degree or no college is hired, the number of such applicants (21) is divided by the total number of applicants (45), resulting in 7/15.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks for the probability that an applicant either with a degree or with no college is hired. There are 9 applicants with a completed college degree and 12 with experience but no college, summing up to a total of 21 applicants (9+12) who fit this description. There are 45 applicants in total (9 completed college + 24 attending college + 12 experienced but no college). Therefore, the probability is calculated as:
Probability = Number of applicants with a degree or no college / Total number of applicants
Probability = 21 / 45 = 7 / 15
The correct answer is A. 7/15.