According to a survey on dental insurance coverage, 72% of children, 48% of non-elderly adults, and 79% of elderly adults in PA have dental insurance coverage. In PA, children account for 35% of the population, non-elderly adults account for 35%, and elderly adults account for 30%. Suppose a randomly selected person in PA has dental insurance coverage. What is the probability that the person is an elderly adult? Show your work. (Hint: how many events are there?)

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Section11.8: Probabilities Of Disjoint And Overlapping Events
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According to a survey on dental insurance coverage, 72% of children, 48% of non-elderly adults,
and 79% of elderly adults in PA have dental insurance coverage. In PA, children account for 35%
of the population, non-elderly adults account for 35%, and elderly adults account for 30%.
Suppose a randomly selected person in PA has dental insurance coverage. What is the probability
that the person is an elderly adult? Show your work. (Hint: how many events are there?)
Transcribed Image Text:According to a survey on dental insurance coverage, 72% of children, 48% of non-elderly adults, and 79% of elderly adults in PA have dental insurance coverage. In PA, children account for 35% of the population, non-elderly adults account for 35%, and elderly adults account for 30%. Suppose a randomly selected person in PA has dental insurance coverage. What is the probability that the person is an elderly adult? Show your work. (Hint: how many events are there?)
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