To determine the probability that a student is currently taking geometry or pottery, we need the total number of students taking either geometry or pottery and the total number of students surveyed. Given the fractions presented in your question, the total number of students surveyed is 1,272.
From the responses listed, we need the numerator (the number of students taking geometry or pottery) to calculate the probability.
If we assume:
- \( n \) is the number of students taking geometry or pottery, then the probability \( P \) that a student is taking geometry or pottery can be expressed as:
\[ P = \frac{n}{1,272} \]
From the options given, we see these three fractions:
- \( \frac{1,018}{1,272} \)
- \( \frac{950}{1,272} \)
- \( \frac{254}{1,272} \)
- \( \frac{100}{1,272} \)
To select the correct one, you would need the total number of students enrolled in geometry or pottery which should be provided or known.
If not specified, you'll need to identify which of those fractions aligns with the information provided about the courses students are actually taking. Based on your question, simply select the appropriate fraction that summarizes these conditions correctly.
However, if you are asking for a general answer for a scenario where the total students taking is given, the format of the probability remains as:
- For 1,018 students taking geometry or pottery, the answer would be \( \frac{1,018}{1,272} \).
- For 950 students taking geometry or pottery, it would be \( \frac{950}{1,272} \).
- For 254 students taking geometry or pottery, it is \( \frac{254}{1,272} \).
Thus, without specific numbers, my answer is: Select the fraction that corresponds to the students taking geometry or pottery based on the information you have.