Suppose there is a 24.6% probability that a randomly selected person aged 40 years or older is a smoker. In​ addition, there is a 26.6% probability that a randomly selected person aged 40 years or older is male, given that he or she smokes. What is the probability that a randomly selected person aged 40 years or older is male and smokes? Would it be unusual to randomly

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Section11.8: Probabilities Of Disjoint And Overlapping Events
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Suppose there is a
24.6%
probability that a randomly selected person aged
40
years or older is a
smoker.
In​ addition, there is a
26.6%
probability that a randomly selected person aged
40
years or older is
male,
given that he or she
smokes.
What is the probability that a randomly selected person aged
40 years or older is male and smokes?
Would it be unusual to randomly select a person aged 40 years or older who is
male
and smokes?
 
 
 

 

The probability that a randomly selected person aged
40 years or older is male and smokes is enter your response here
​(Round to three decimal places as​ needed.).
 
Would it be​ unusual?
 
 
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