At a local college, 276 of the male students are smokers and 414 are non- smokers. Of the female students, 240 are smokers and 360 are non-smokers. A male student and a female student from the college are randomly selected for a survey. What is the probability that both are non-smokers? Do not round your answer. (If necessary, consult a list of formulas.) ?

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At a local college, 276 of the male students are smokers and 414 are non-
smokers. Of the female students, 240 are smokers and 360 are non-smokers.
A male student and a female student from the college are randomly
selected for a survey. What is the probability that both are non-smokers?
Do not round your answer. (If necessary, consult a list of formulas.)
?
Transcribed Image Text:At a local college, 276 of the male students are smokers and 414 are non- smokers. Of the female students, 240 are smokers and 360 are non-smokers. A male student and a female student from the college are randomly selected for a survey. What is the probability that both are non-smokers? Do not round your answer. (If necessary, consult a list of formulas.) ?
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