Question 49
ProbabilityTwo groups of male students cast their vote on a particular proposal. The results are as follows:
Group A: In favour 128, Against 32
Group B: In favour 96, Against 48
If a student in favour of the proposal is selected for a post, what is the probability that he is from group A?
- A.8/19
- B.16/35
- C.10/19
- D.4/7
- E.4/5
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (4/7)
Explanation
224 students are in favour and 128 of them are in group A: 128/224 = 4/7.