Only about 14% of senior citizens (65 years old or older) get theflu each year.

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Only about 14% of senior citizens (65 years old or older) get theflu each year. However, about 24% of the people under 65 years oldget the flu each year. In the general population, there are 12.5%senior citizens (65 years old or older)
A.)what is the probability that a person selected at randomfrom the general population is a senior citizen who will get theflu this year?
B.)what is the probability that a person selected at randomfrom the general population is a person under age 65 who will getthe flu this year?
A.)what is the probability that a person selected at randomfrom the general population is a senior citizen who will get theflu this year?
B.)what is the probability that a person selected at randomfrom the general population is a person under age 65 who will getthe flu this year?

Explanation / Answer

A)Pr(senior citizen and senior citizenwith flu)=(.14)(.125)=.0175=1.75% B)Pr(non senior citizen and flu)=(1-.125)(.24)=.21=21% If you have any questions just message me.

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