Question
The type and number of fish caught in the Charleston Harbor in March was recorded for a month. The results are recorded in the table below. What is the probability that the next fish caught is a drum or a bluefish? Enter a fraction or round your answer to 4
decimal places, if necessary.
Number of Fish Caught in March
Flounder Red Drum Black Drum Bluefish Sea Trout
278
382
199
314
210
decimal places, if necessary.
Number of Fish Caught in March
Flounder Red Drum Black Drum Bluefish Sea Trout
278
382
199
314
210
Answers
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GPT 3.5
To find the probability of catching a drum or a bluefish, we first need to calculate the total number of drums and bluefish caught.
Total number of drums caught = Red Drum + Black Drum = 382 + 199 = 581
Total number of bluefish caught = 314
Total number of drums and bluefish caught = 581 + 314 = 895
Total number of fish caught = 278 + 382 + 199 + 314 + 210 = 1383
Therefore, the probability of catching a drum or a bluefish = (Total number of drums and bluefish caught) / (Total number of fish caught)
= 895 / 1383
= 0.6471
So, the probability of the next fish caught being a drum or a bluefish is approximately 0.6471.
Total number of drums caught = Red Drum + Black Drum = 382 + 199 = 581
Total number of bluefish caught = 314
Total number of drums and bluefish caught = 581 + 314 = 895
Total number of fish caught = 278 + 382 + 199 + 314 + 210 = 1383
Therefore, the probability of catching a drum or a bluefish = (Total number of drums and bluefish caught) / (Total number of fish caught)
= 895 / 1383
= 0.6471
So, the probability of the next fish caught being a drum or a bluefish is approximately 0.6471.