Country Music Rock Total
West 26 15 41
East 24 22 46
South 7 33 40
North 41 25 66
Total 98 95 193

What is the probability (rounded to the nearest whole percent) that a randomly selected person is from the southern region of the country if he or she prefers rock music?

Question

Country Music	Rock	Total
West	26	15	41
East	24	22	46
South	7	33	40
North	41	25	66
Total	98	95	193


What is the probability (rounded to the nearest whole percent) that a randomly selected person is from the southern region of the country if he or she prefers rock music?

anonymous · Answer

Answer choices 
A) 25%
B)26%
C)39%
D)13%

bobo-i-bo · Answer

The probability you are finding is equal to the number of people that is from the South AND prefer Rock music divided by the number of people who prefer rock music