These days with the cost of a college education it is important to be able to graduate with a bachelor's degree in 4 years.

These days with the cost of a college education it is important to be able to graduate with a bachelor's degree in 4 years. The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) certainly would encourage students to attend independent schools. They provided the following information:

(i)20% of all college students attend private colleges and universities.

(ii)55% of all college students graduate in 4 years.

(iii)79%

of students attending private colleges and universities graduate in 4 years.

Based on the results of this study is "attending a private college or university" independent of "graduating in 4 years"?

  No, since .55 is not equal to .79.

  No, since .20 * .55 is not equal to .79.

  No, since .20 is not equal to .79.

  Yes, since .20 * .55 is not equal to .79.

  Yes, since .55 is not equal to .79.