Act Math Problem and Word of the Day

Word of the Day:

Mitigate (MIT ih gate)

Definition: (verb) To make or become milder; moderate

Example: If you’re going to venture outside, a heavy winter coat will mitigate the effects of the snowstorm.

Synonyms: remit, soften, soothe

Math Problem of the Day:

A special lottery is to be held to select the student who will live in the only deluxe room in a dormitory. There are 100 seniors, 150 juniors, and 200 sophomores who applied. Each senior's name is placed in the lottery 3 times; each junior's name, 2 times; and each sophomore's name, 1 time. What is the probability that a senior's name will be chosen?

(A) 1/8
(B) 2/9
(C) 2/7
(D) 3/8
(E) 1/2