SOLUTION: 130 senior boys, 150 senior girls, 40% of boys play sports and 60% of girls play sports. What's the probability of getting a senior that is a female that plays a sport?

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Question 1133446: 130 senior boys, 150 senior girls, 40% of boys play sports and 60% of girls play sports. What's the probability of getting a senior that is a female that plays a sport?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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280 students
52 boys play sports and 90 girls play sports, 40% and 60% respectively of the number in each group.
the answer is 90/280 or 9/28