In a certain corporation, there are 180 male employees and 90 female employees.  It is known that 2

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05 Mar 2018 Probability

In a certain corporation, there are 180 male employees and 90 female employees.  It is known that 20% of the male employees have advanced degrees and 40% of the females have advanced degrees.  If one of the employees is chosen at random, what is the probability this employee doesn't has an advanced degree and is male?

OPtion

1) .043
2) .053
3) .033
4) .133
5) .267
6) 4/15
7) 2/15
8) 8/15
9) 6/15
10) None of these

Solution

Total number of employees = 90+180 = 270

Number of male employess = 180
Number of male employees without advance degree = 80*180/100 = 144

Probability = 144/270 = 48/90 = 16/30 = 8/15

Correct Option: 8 Best Solution (0)