Example 2.17 Of the voters in a city, 40% are Republicans and 60% are Democrats. Among the Republicans 70% are in favor of a bond issue, whereas 80% of the Democrats favor the issue. If a voter is selected at random in the city, what is the probability that he or she favor the bond issue?

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Example 2.17 Of the voters in a city, 40% are Republicans
and 60% are Democrats. Among the Republicans 70% are in
favor of a bond issue, whereas 80% of the Democrats favor the
issue. If a voter is selected at random in the city, what is the
probability that he or she favor the bond issue?
Transcribed Image Text:Example 2.17 Of the voters in a city, 40% are Republicans and 60% are Democrats. Among the Republicans 70% are in favor of a bond issue, whereas 80% of the Democrats favor the issue. If a voter is selected at random in the city, what is the probability that he or she favor the bond issue?
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