Question

The table lists the number of male and female students at Lakeside High school.

What is the probability of selecting a female student?

A) 161/324

B) 1

C) 161/163

D) 1/2

Answer 1

A.
`(161)/(324)`

Explanation:

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Answer 2

C) 161/163

Explanation:

First, you add up all the students for both genders.

Female- 193+ 214 +197+ 201 = 805

Male- 216+ 207+ 198 + 194 = 815

That gives you a fraction on 805/815 which you simplify to 161/163

So your answer would be C, 161/163 :)