engineering mathematics MCQ #3972

In a class of 30 students, 15 are studying French, 12 are studying Spanish, and 5 are studying both. What is the probability that a randomly chosen student is studying exactly one of French or Spanish?

engineering mathematics MCQ #3972

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a class of 30 students, 15 are studying French, 12 are studying Spanish, and 5 are studying both. What is the probability that a randomly chosen student is studying exactly one of French or Spanish?

    • A) 3 / 5
    • B) 2 / 5
    • C) 7 / 15
    • D) 17/30

    Answer: 17/30

    Explanation: French only = 10 and Spanish only = 7, so exactly one language = 17 students out of 30.