SOLUTION: The table shows the results of a survey in which 142 men and 145 women workers ages 25 to 64 were asked if they have at least one month�s income set aside for emergencies.

Question 146014: The table shows the results of a survey in which 142 men and 145 women workers ages 25 to 64 were asked if they have at least one month�s income set aside for emergencies.

Men Women Total
Less than one month�s income 66 83 149
One month�s income or more 76 62 138
Total 142 145 287
Find the probability that a randomly selected worker has one month�s income or more set aside for emergencies. ____________
Given that a randomly selected worker is male, find the probability that the worker has less than one month�s income. ____________
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The table shows the results of a survey in which 142 men and 145 women workers ages 25 to 64 were asked if they have at least one month�s income set aside for emergencies.
............................Men Women Total
Less than one month�s income 66 83 149
One month�s income or more.. 76 62 138
Total.......................142 145 287
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Find the probability that a randomly selected worker has one month�s income or more set aside for emergencies. ____________
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P(>= 1 month) = 138/287
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Given that a randomly selected worker is male, find the probability that the worker has less than one month�s income.
P(< 1 month | male) = 66/142 = 0.4648...
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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