A group of students were polled to find out how many were planning to major in a scientific field of study in college. The results of the poll are sho

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2021-06-23

A group of students were polled to find out how many were planning to major in a scientific field of study in college. The results of the poll are shown in the two-way table. Which of the following statements is true? A. Three hundred sixty students were polled in all. B. A student in the senior class is more likely to be planning on a scientific major than a nonscientific major. C. A student planning on a scientific major is more likely to be a junior than a senior. D. More seniors than juniors plan to enter a scientific field of study. $$Majoring in a science field YesNo ClassJunior150210 Senior112200 $$

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liannemdh

liannemdh

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We are given:
YesNoJunior150210Senior112200
A) We determine the total number of students polled:
150+210+112+200=672=360
B) We check if a senior is more likely to be planning on a scientific major than a nonscientific major: 112>200
C) We check if a student planning on a scientific major is more likely to be a junior than a senior: 150>112
D) We check if more seniors than juniors plan to enter a scientific field to study: 112>150
The true statement is C.

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