Create a Tree Diagram for the type of animals and genders that this animal shelter holds. (Include joint probabilities.)   (b) Given that the animal is a dog, what is the probability it is a male?    (c) Given that you select an animal that is female, what is the probability that it is a cat?

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An animal shelter houses cats and dogs. 68% of the animals they have are dogs. Of these dogs, 75% of them are males. 28% of the cats are female. (Round to 4 decimal places when needed.)

 

(a) Create a Tree Diagram for the type of animals and genders that this animal shelter holds. (Include joint probabilities.)

 

(b) Given that the animal is a dog, what is the probability it is a male? 

 

(c) Given that you select an animal that is female, what is the probability that it is a cat? 

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