out 50 males to 100 females. 90% of males have this trait, but only 10% of females. (a) What is the probability that a randomly chosen impala will have the trait? (b) Suppose a randomly picked impala has the trait (i.e., you pick an impala without paying attention to the sex), what is the probability this impala is a female?
out 50 males to 100 females. 90% of males have this trait, but only 10% of females. (a) What is the probability that a randomly chosen impala will have the trait? (b) Suppose a randomly picked impala has the trait (i.e., you pick an impala without paying attention to the sex), what is the probability this impala is a female?
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Chapter11: Data Analysis And Probability
Section11.8: Probabilities Of Disjoint And Overlapping Events
Problem 2C
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Suppose a genetic trait in Impalas (Aepyceros datoadeni) occurs more often in males. The sex ratio in impalas is bout 50 males to 100 females. 90% of males have this trait, but only 10% of females.
(a) What is the
(b) Suppose a randomly picked impala has the trait (i.e., you pick an impala without paying attention to the sex), what is the probability this impala is a female?
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