Math Problem Statement
A survey of 200 downtown workers revealed that 31 females ride the train, 24 females ride the bus and 35 females car pool. The survey also found that 44 males ride the train, 38 males ride the bus and 28 males car pool.
Male
Female Train
44
31
75
Bus
38
24
62
Car Pool
28
35
63
110
90
200
What is the probability that a randomly selected person is male or is car pooling?
Solution
To find the probability that a randomly selected person is male or is carpooling, we use the principle of inclusion and exclusion in probability. The formula for this is:
Where:
- is the event that the person is male.
- is the event that the person is carpooling.
Step 1: Calculate
The probability that a person is male:
Step 2: Calculate
The probability that a person is carpooling:
Step 3: Calculate
The probability that a person is both male and carpooling:
Step 4: Calculate
Using the principle of inclusion and exclusion:
Therefore, the probability that a randomly selected person is male or is carpooling is 0.725 or 72.5%.
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Tip: When solving probability problems involving "or" conditions, always remember to subtract the overlap (the intersection of the two events) to avoid double counting.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Set Theory
Formulas
Probability of union of events: P(A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A ∩ B)
Theorems
Principle of Inclusion and Exclusion
Suitable Grade Level
High School
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