For a group of n people, k of whom are of the same sex, the (n-k)/n expression yields an index for a...

For a group of n people, k of whom are of the same sex, the (n-k)/n expression yields an index for a certain phenomenon in group dynamics for members of that sex. For a group that consists of 25 people, 8 of whom are females, by how much does the index for the females exceed the index for the males in the group?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

0.36

Steps/Work

Index for females = (25-8)/25 = 17/25 = 0.68
Index for males = (25-17/25 = 8/25 = 0.32
Index for females exceeds males by 0.68 - 0.32 = 0.36
Answer: B

General Calculator / Auto Solver

For a group of n people, k of whom are of the same sex, the ( n - k ) / n expression yields an index for a certain phenomenon in group dynamics for members of that sex. For a group that consists of people, of whom are females, by how much does the index for the females exceed the index for the males in the group?

Calculated Answer

0.36

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate (n0 - n1) / n0 - n1 / n0.

n0 =25
n1 =8