A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
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Author: Sheldon Ross
Publisher: PEARSON
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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?
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