Math Problem Statement

Find the probability that the student selected is a junior, given that their primary motivation is money.

Solution

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We are asked to find the probability that the selected student is a junior, given that their primary motivation is money. This is a conditional probability question.

The formula for conditional probability is:

P(Junior | Money)=P(Junior and Money)P(Money)P(\text{Junior | Money}) = \frac{P(\text{Junior and Money})}{P(\text{Money})}

From the table:

  • Number of juniors motivated by money: 1515
  • Total number of students motivated by money: 1717 (which includes juniors and seniors)

Now, applying these values to the formula:

P(Junior | Money)=1517P(\text{Junior | Money}) = \frac{15}{17}

Thus, the probability that the selected student is a junior, given that their primary motivation is money, is:

1517\boxed{\frac{15}{17}}

Would you like more details on conditional probability?

Here are 5 related questions you might want to explore:

  1. What is the probability that a randomly selected student is a senior, given their motivation is money?
  2. What is the probability that a student is motivated by a sense of giving to society?
  3. How can we find the probability of selecting a senior motivated by creativity?
  4. What is the probability that a student is a junior, given they are motivated by a sense of giving to society?
  5. How would the probability change if the total number of students changed?

Tip: When calculating conditional probability, always start by identifying the subset you're interested in (in this case, students motivated by money).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Conditional Probability
Probability Theory

Formulas

P(A|B) = P(A and B) / P(B)

Theorems

Bayes' Theorem
Basic Probability Rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12