A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
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A study conducted by the Metro Housing Agency in a midwestern city revealed the following information concerning the age distribution of renters within the city. (Round your answers to four decimal places.)
Age | Adult Population, % | Group Who Are Renters, % |
---|---|---|
21-44 | 48 | 62 |
45-64 | 27 | 38 |
65 and over | 25 | 65 |
(a) What is the probability that an adult selected at random from this population is a renter?
(b) If a renter is selected at random, what is the probability that he or she is in the 21-44 age bracket?
(c) If a renter is selected at random, what is the probability that he or she is 45 years old or older?
(b) If a renter is selected at random, what is the probability that he or she is in the 21-44 age bracket?
(c) If a renter is selected at random, what is the probability that he or she is 45 years old or older?
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