Determine if each event is independent or dependent.  Then find the probability.   Medical researchers tested 1412 residents of Patterson and reported the following cholesterol levels:   Below 200 200-240 Above 240 Total Male 53 372 423   Female 79 297 188   Total         Find the probability that an individual in the group a)  is female                                                                           _________________ b) is female given that her cholesterol level is above 240 mg.                          _________________ c)  Has cholesterol level above 240 mg given that the individual is female.  _________________

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Determine if each event is independent or dependent.  Then find the probability.

 

Medical researchers tested 1412 residents of Patterson and reported the following cholesterol levels:

 

Below 200

200-240

Above 240

Total

Male

53

372

423

 

Female

79

297

188

 

Total

 

 

 

 


Find the probability that an individual in the group
a)  is female                                                                           _________________
b) is female given that her cholesterol level is above 240 mg.                          _________________
c)  Has cholesterol level above 240 mg given that the individual is female.  _________________

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