SOLUTION: In one town, a survey of 1400 citizens reveals that 280 are senior citizens. What is the empirical probability of selecting a random citizen who is a senior citizen?
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Question 949041: In one town, a survey of 1400 citizens reveals that 280 are senior citizens. What is the empirical probability of selecting a random citizen who is a senior citizen?
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In one town, a survey of 1400 citizens reveals that 280 are senior citizens. What is the empirical probability of selecting a random citizen who is a senior citizen?
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Note: Empirical means, based on the evidence you have.
Ans:: P(select senior) = 280/1400 = 0.2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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