Ms. Burke's biology class has 115 students, classified by academic year and major, as illustrated in the table.  Ms. Burke randomly chooses one student to collect yesterday's work. Academic Year Biology Majors Non-Biology Majors Freshman 9 16 Sophomore 18 18 Junior 13 9 Senior 16 16 What is the probability that she selects a biology major, given that she chooses randomly from only the freshman?

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Ms. Burke's biology class has 115 students, classified by academic year and major, as illustrated in the table.  Ms. Burke randomly chooses one student to collect yesterday's work.

Academic Year Biology Majors Non-Biology Majors
Freshman 9 16
Sophomore 18 18
Junior 13 9
Senior 16 16


What is the probability that she selects a biology major, given that she chooses randomly from only the freshman?

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