SOLUTION: In a village, 48% of the people are men, 30% are smokers, and 60% are either men or smokers. What percentage of the people are male smokers?
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Question 762319: In a village, 48% of the people are men, 30% are smokers, and 60% are either men or smokers. What percentage of the people are male smokers? Answer by reviewermath(1029) (Show Source):
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In a village, 48% of the people are men, 30% are smokers, and 60% are either men or smokers. What percentage of the people are male smokers?
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A:
P(male or smoker) = P(male) + P(smoker) - P(male smoker)
60% = 48% + 30% - P(male smoker)
P(male smoker) = 48% + 30% - 60% = 18%
Answer: 18%
