SOLUTION: 47% male 12% chemistry majors 8% male chemistry majors Suppose a chemistry major is randomly selected, what is the probability that he is also male?

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Question 476371: 47% male
12% chemistry majors
8% male chemistry majors
Suppose a chemistry major is randomly selected, what is the probability that he is also male?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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47% male
12% chemistry majors
8% male chemistry majors
Suppose a chemistry major is randomly selected, what is the probability that he is also male?
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P(male | chem maj) = P(male AND chem maj)/P(chem maj) = 8/12 = 2/3
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Stan H.