SOLUTION: In 2004, 57.2% of all enrolled college students were female. Choose one enrolled student at random. What is the probability that the student was male? Thanks!

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Question 265278: In 2004, 57.2% of all enrolled college students were female. Choose one enrolled student at random. What is the probability that the student was male?
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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In 2004, 57.2% of all enrolled college students were female. Choose one enrolled student at random. What is the probability that the student was male?
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Percent male = 100%-57.2% = 42.8%
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P(select male) = 0.428
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Stan H.