The table shows the political affiliations and types of jobs for workers in a particular state. Suppose a worker is selected at random within the state and the worker's political affiliation and type of job are noted.
$$\begin{array}{l}
\text { \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad \quad\quad Political Affiliation }\
\begin{array} { l c c c c }
\hline & \text { Republican } & \text { Democrat } & \text { Independent } \
\hline& \text { White collar } & 10 \% & 19 \% & 12 \% \
{ \text { Type of job } } \
& \text { Blue Collar } & 9 \% & 15 \% & 35 \% \
\hline
\end{array}
\end{array}$$ Given that the worker is a Democrat, what is the probability that the worker has a white collar job.
A) 0.559
B) 0.463
C) 0.607
D) 0.339

Question

The table shows the political affiliations and types of jobs for workers in a particular state. Suppose a worker is selected at random within the state and the worker's political affiliation and type of job are noted. 
$$\begin{array}{l}
\text { \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad \quad\quad Political Affiliation }\
\begin{array} { l c c c c } 
\hline & \text { Republican } & \text { Democrat } & \text { Independent } \
\hline& \text { White collar } & 10 \% & 19 \% & 12 \% \
{ \text { Type of job } } \
& \text { Blue Collar } & 9 \% & 15 \% & 35 \% \
\hline
\end{array}
\end{array}$$ Given that the worker is a Democrat, what is the probability that the worker has a white collar job.
A) 0.559
B) 0.463
C) 0.607
D) 0.339

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Given that the worker is a Democrat, the probability that the worker has a white collar job is 19%.

The Table Shows the Political Affiliations and Types of Jobs