Table 3.6 shows a random sample of 200 cyclists and the routes they prefer. Let M = males and H = hilly path. 184 CHAPTER 3 | PROBABILITY TOPICS Gender Lake Path Hilly Path Wooded Path Total Female 45 38 27 110 Male 26 52 12 90 Total 71 90 39 200 a. Out of the males, what is the probability that the cyclist prefers a hilly path? b. Are the events “being male” and “preferring the hilly path” independent events?

Table 3.6 shows a random sample of 200 cyclists and the routes they prefer. Let M = males and H = hilly path. 184 CHAPTER 3 | PROBABILITY TOPICS Gender Lake Path Hilly Path Wooded Path Total Female 45 38 27 110 Male 26 52 12 90 Total 71 90 39 200 a. Out of the males, what is the probability that the cyclist prefers a hilly path? b. Are the events “being male” and “preferring the hilly path” independent events?

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012

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ISBN:9780547587776

Author:HOLT MCDOUGAL

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Chapter11: Data Analysis And Probability

Section11.8: Probabilities Of Disjoint And Overlapping Events

Problem 2C

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