Based on data from a statistical abstract, only about 13% of senior citizens (65 years old or older) get the flu each year. However, about 28% of the people under 65 years old get the flu each year. In the general population, there are 13% senior citizens (65 years old or older). (Round your answers to three decimal places.) (a) What is the probability that a person selected at random from the general population is senior citizen who will get the flu this season?

Based on data from a statistical abstract, only about 13% of senior citizens (65 years old or older) get the flu each year. However, about 28% of the people under 65 years old get the flu each year. In the general population, there are 13% senior citizens (65 years old or older). (Round your answers to three decimal places.) (a) What is the probability that a person selected at random from the general population is senior citizen who will get the flu this season?

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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