A survey of 200 people was conducted to see if they smoke.   The results are shown in the table.   Male Female Total Smokes 87 74 161 Doesn't smoke 22 17 39 Total 109 91 200   If a person is selected at random, what is the probability that the person is a male or a smoker?   0.423 0.915 1.785 correct answer is not given

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A survey of 200 people was conducted to see if they smoke.   The results are shown in the table.

  Male Female Total
Smokes 87 74 161
Doesn't smoke 22 17 39
Total 109 91 200

 

If a person is selected at random, what is the probability that the person is a male or a smoker?

 

  • 0.423
  • 0.915
  • 1.785
  • correct answer is not given
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