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. $$\begin{array}{c}
\text { Political Affiliation }\
\begin{array} { l c c c c }
\hline & & \text { Republican } & \text { Democrat } & \text { Independent } \
\hline & \text { White collar } & 20 \% & 7 \% & 11 \% \
{ \text { Type of job } } \
& \text { Blue Collar } & 17 \% & 19 \% & 26 \% \
\hline
\end{array}
\end{array}$$ Find the probability that the worker is a white collar worker affiliated with the Democratic Party.
A) 0.07
B) 0.38
C) 0.26
D) 0.57

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. $$\begin{array}{c}
\text { Political Affiliation }\
\begin{array} { l c c c c } 
\hline & & \text { Republican } & \text { Democrat } & \text { Independent } \
\hline  & \text { White collar } & 20 \% & 7 \% & 11 \% \
{ \text { Type of job } } \
& \text { Blue Collar } & 17 \% & 19 \% & 26 \% \
\hline
\end{array}
\end{array}$$ Find the probability that the worker is a white collar worker affiliated with the Democratic Party.
A) 0.07
B) 0.38
C) 0.26
D) 0.57

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The probability of being a white collar worker affiliated with the Democratic Party is 7%.

The Table Shows the Political Affiliations and Types of Jobs