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Question 1012399: The table below shows the distribution, by age and gender, of the population of a certain country.
All numbers are in millions. One person is randomly selected from among those who are male. Find
the probability of selecting someone who is 50 years old or more.
Age |0-24|25-49|50+ |Total
Male|21.9|25.3 |28.6|75.8
Fem |20.9|26.1 |30.8|77.8
Tot |42.8|51.4 |59.4|153.6
What is the probability of selecting someone who is 50 years old or more from among those who are male?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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Total males=75.8
Males over 50=28.6
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Probability=(28.6/75.8)(100%)=37.7%