3) A small New Jersey shore town is holding elections for Mayor, Chief of Police and Town Clerk. There are 5 candidates for Mayor, 4 candidates for Chief of Police and 6 candidates for Town Clerk. How many different election outcomes are possible? (No one is running for more than one office)

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2) A certain virus causes illness in 18 out of every 100 people it infects. Of the people who do become ill, 50% of them require medical attention. What is the probability that an infected person will become ill and will require medical attention?

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3) A small New Jersey shore town is holding elections for Mayor, Chief of Police, and Town Clerk. There are 5 candidates for Mayor, 7 candidates for Chief of Police, and 6 candidates for Town Clerk. How many different election outcomes are possible? (No one is running for more than one office.)

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4) One hundred people were asked, "Do you prefer remote classes?" Of the 37 that answered "yes," 14 were male. Of the 63 that answered "no," 6 were male.
   a) If you were to choose one of those asked at random, and the person answered "yes," or was male, what is the probability?
   b) If a person is selected at random, what is the probability that this person answered "no" and is female?
Transcribed Image Text:**Probability Questions** 2) A certain virus causes illness in 18 out of every 100 people it infects. Of the people who do become ill, 50% of them require medical attention. What is the probability that an infected person will become ill and will require medical attention? --- 3) A small New Jersey shore town is holding elections for Mayor, Chief of Police, and Town Clerk. There are 5 candidates for Mayor, 7 candidates for Chief of Police, and 6 candidates for Town Clerk. How many different election outcomes are possible? (No one is running for more than one office.) --- 4) One hundred people were asked, "Do you prefer remote classes?" Of the 37 that answered "yes," 14 were male. Of the 63 that answered "no," 6 were male. a) If you were to choose one of those asked at random, and the person answered "yes," or was male, what is the probability? b) If a person is selected at random, what is the probability that this person answered "no" and is female?
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