The National Center for Health Statistics reported that of every 894 deaths in recent years, 25 resulted from an automobile accident, 185 from cancer and 309 from heart disease. What is the probability that a particular death is due to an automobile accident?
25/309 or 0.081
25/894 or 0.028
519/894 or 0.581
185/894 or 0.207
25/894 or 0.028
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To determine the probability that a particular death is due to an automobile accident, we need to compare the number of deaths from automobile accidents to the total number of deaths recorded.
According to the given information:
- The number of deaths resulting from automobile accidents is 25.
- The total number of deaths recorded is 894.
To calculate the probability, divide the number of deaths from automobile accidents by the total number of deaths:
Probability = Number of Deaths from Automobile Accidents / Total Number of Deaths
Using the values provided:
Probability = 25 / 894
Simplifying the fraction:
Probability ≈ 0.027975
Therefore, the correct answer is 25/894 or approximately 0.028.