College freshmen were asked if they were currently enrolled in Composition I. The results are shown in the table.

\begin{tabular}{|c|l|l|l|}
\hline
& Enrolled in Composition I & Not enrolled in Composition I & Row Totals \\
\hline
Males & 35 & 87 & 122 \\
\hline
Females & 46 & 83 & 129 \\
\hline
Column Totals & 81 & 170 & 251 \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

How many females are currently not enrolled in Composition I?

A. 46
B. 83
C. 129
D. 170



Answer :

Let's analyze the information given in the table step-by-step to find out how many females are currently not enrolled in Composition I.

1. Determine the total number of students:
The total number of students is 251.

2. Determine the total number of males and females:
We know the total number of males is 122. So, the total number of females can be calculated by subtracting the total number of males from the total number of students:
[tex]\[ \text{Total females} = \text{Total students} - \text{Total males} = 251 - 122 = 129 \][/tex]

3. Determine the number of students enrolled and not enrolled in Composition I:
The table indicates that 81 students are enrolled in Composition I.

4. Determine the number of males not enrolled in Composition I:
The table provides this value directly: 87 males are not enrolled in Composition I.

5. Determine the total number of females enrolled in Composition I:
This value is given in the table: 46 females are enrolled in Composition I.

6. Calculate the number of females not enrolled in Composition I:
Subtract the number of females enrolled in Composition I from the total number of females to find the number of females not enrolled in Composition I:
[tex]\[ \text{Females not enrolled} = \text{Total females} - \text{Females enrolled} = 129 - 46 = 83 \][/tex]

Therefore, the number of females currently not enrolled in Composition I is:
[tex]\[ \boxed{83} \][/tex]