SOLUTION: In a study by the Department of Transportation, there were a total of 115 drivers that were pulled over for speeding. Out of those 115 drivers, 45 were men who were ticketed, 30 we

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Question 1123928: In a study by the Department of Transportation, there were a total of 115 drivers that were pulled over for speeding. Out of those 115 drivers, 45 were men who were ticketed, 30 were men who were not ticketed, 20 were women who were ticketed, and 20 were women who were not ticketed. Suppose one person was chosen at random.
What is the probability that the selected person is someone who was not ticketed, given it is a woman?

What is the probability that the selected person is someone who was not ticketed, given it is a man?

Enter your answers as whole numbers or fractions in lowest terms.
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.   What is the probability that the selected person is someone who was not ticketed, given it is a woman ? 

     20%2F%2820%2B20%29 = 20%2F40 = 1%2F2.


2.   What is the probability that the selected person is someone who was not ticketed, given it is a man ? 

     30%2F%2845%2B30%29 = 30%2F75 = 2%2F5.

Solved.

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