In a survey of 141 people, the following data were obtained relating gender to color-blindness:
Color-Blind (C)	Not Color - Blind 
Total
Male (M)	51	47	98
Female (F)	18	25	43
Total	69	72	141

A person is randomly selected. What is the probability that the person is:
a) Male? 


To calculate the probability that a randomly selected person from the survey is male, we use the basic formula for probability:

\[
P(\text{Male}) = \frac{\text{Number of Males}}{\text{Total Number of People}}
\]

From the data, we know that:

- Total number of males = 98
- Total number of people = 141

Now, applying the formula:

\[
P(\text{Male}) = \frac{98}{141}
\]

Let me calculate that for you.

\[
P(\text{Male}) = \frac{98}{141} \approx 0.695
\]

Thus, the probability that a randomly selected person is male is approximately **0.695** or **69.5%**.

Would you like more details or explanations on any part of this?

Here are five related questions:
1. What is the probability that the person is female?
2. What is the probability that the person is color-blind?
3. What is the probability that the person is both male and color-blind?
4. What is the probability that a male selected at random is color-blind?
5. What is the probability that a randomly selected color-blind person is female?

**Tip**: When calculating probabilities, always ensure the total number of outcomes matches the specific case you're interested in.

In a survey of 141 people, the following data were obtained relating gender to color-blindness: Color-Blind (C) Not Color - Blind Total Male (M) 51 47 98 Female (F) 18 25 43 Total 69 72 141. A person is randomly selected. What is the probability that the person is: a) Male?

Discover how to calculate the probability of selecting a male from survey data relating gender to color-blindness. This problem includes basic probability concepts, perfect for students in Grades 6-8. Using the formula P(Male) = 98/141, the solution demonstrates step-by-step calculations.

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