Question

a class consists of 63 women and 86 men. if a student is randomly selected, what is the probability that the student is a woman?
a. (\frac{1}{149}) \t\t\t\tc. (\frac{63}{149})
b. (\frac{63}{86}) \t\t\t\t\td. (\frac{86}{149})

please select the best answer from the choices provided

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

Step1: Find total number of students

Total students = number of women + number of men = \( 63 + 86 = 149 \)

Step2: Calculate probability of selecting a woman

Probability = \( \frac{\text{Number of women}}{\text{Total number of students}} = \frac{63}{149} \)

Answer:

C. \(\frac{63}{149}\)