Find the probability of randomly selecting a student who spent the​ money, given that the student was given a​ $1 bill. Find the probability of randomly selecting a student who kept the​ money, given that the student was given a​ $1 bill. What do the preceding results​ suggest?

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In an​ experiment, college students were given either four quarters or a​ $1 bill and they could either keep the money or spend it on gum. The results are summarized in the table. Complete parts​ (a) through​ (c) below.
 
 
Purchased Gum
Kept the Money
 
Students Given Four Quarters
28
14
 
Students Given a​ $1 Bill
17
35
 

Find the probability of randomly selecting a student who spent the​ money, given that the student was given a​ $1 bill.

Find the probability of randomly selecting a student who kept the​ money, given that the student was given a​ $1 bill.

What do the preceding results​ suggest?
 
 
A.A student given a​ $1 bill is more likely to have kept the money.
 
B.A student given a​ $1 bill is more likely to have spent the money.
 
C.A student given a​ $1 bill is more likely to have kept the money than a student given four quarters.
 
D.A student given a​ $1 bill is more likely to have spent the money than a student given four quarters.
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