Question

For a local high school, 75% of the school population lives within 3 miles of the school and 20% of those who lived within 3 miles

walk to school.
If a student is selected at random, then what is the probability that the student lives within 3 miles and walks to school?

Answer 1

0.15 or 15%

Explanation:

Answer 2

The probability that a student lives within 3 miles of the school is 75%, and the probability that a student who lives within 3 miles walks to school is 20%. We can find the probability that a student both lives within 3 miles and walks to school by multiplying these probabilities:

0.75 x 0.20 = 0.15

Therefore, the probability that a student lives within 3 miles and walks to school is 0.15 or 15%.