Among respondents asked which is their favorite seat on a plane, 495 chose the w

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Among respondents asked which is their favorite seat on a plane, 495 chose the window seat, 5 chose the middle set, and 306 chose the aisle seat. What is the probability that a passenger prefers the middle seat? Is it unlikely for a passenger to prefer the middle seat? If so, why is the middle seat so unpopular? The probability that a passenger prefers the middle seat is (Round to three decimal places as needed.) Is it unlikely for a passenger to prefer the middle seat? A. Yes, because the probability that a passenger prefers the middle seat is greater than 0.05. B. No, because the probability that a passenger prefers the middle seat is greater than 0.05. C. Yes, because the probability that a passenger prefers the middle seat is less than 0.05. D. No, because the probability that a passenger prefers the middle seat is less than 0.05. If so, why is the middle seat so unpopular? A. The middle seat offers more opportunities for conversation with other passengers. B. Tickets for the middle seat are cheaper. C. The middle seat lacks an outside view, easy access to the aisle, and a passenger in the middle seat the passengers on both sides instead of an one side only. D. The middle seat is more comfortable than window or ailso seats. E. It is not true that the middle seat is unpopular.

Explanation / Answer

probability that one prefer middle seat = 5/ (495 + 5 +308 ) = 0.00618811881

it is unlikely for passenger to prefer middle seat

because probability is less than 0.05 {0.00618 < 0.05}

hence

option C) is correct

b)

option C) is correct

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