Looking at a high school graduate over the age of 24 in the United States, the probability the student is a male is 0.53. Of these males, the probability each has a bachelor's degree is 0.52. The probability a female high school grad has a bachelor's degree is 0.61. What is the probability a high school grad over 24 is a female without a bachelor's degree?

Looking at a high school graduate over the age of 24 in the United States, the probability the student is a male is 0.53. Of these males, the probability each has a bachelor's degree is 0.52. The probability a female high school grad has a bachelor's degree is 0.61. What is the probability a high school grad over 24 is a female without a bachelor's degree?

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.1P: a. How many different 7-place license plates are possible if the first 2 places are for letters and...

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