The table shows the distribution of male and female students and left- and right-handed students in the math club. Find the probability that a female student selected at random is left-handed. Express your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

a. 1/6
b. 1/7
c. 6/79
d. 3/4

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The table shows the distribution of male and female students and left- and right-handed students in the math club. Find the probability that a female student selected at random is left-handed. Express your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

a. 1/6
b. 1/7
c. 6/79
d. 3/4

I have attached the picture of the table below:

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anonymous · Answer

I think the answer is C. 6/79, but I'm not sure! I would really appreciate help!

anonymous · Answer

there are 42 females in total, 6 of them are left handed, and u're picking a random person out of the females, so its 6/42 = 1/6

anonymous · Answer

Okay, thank you so much! =)