A recent survey found that 24% of people in Michigan like oatmeal.If the probability that someone lives in Michigan is 4.8%, what is the probability that someone lives in Michigan and likes oatmeal?
A)28.4%
B)24.0%
C)4.8%
D)19.2%
E)1.2%

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To find the probability that someone lives in Michigan and likes oatmeal, multiply the probability that someone lives in Michigan (4.8%) by the probability that a person likes oatmeal given they live in Michigan (24%). Thus, $0.048 \times 0.24 = 0.01152$ or 1.2%.

A Recent Survey Found That 24% of People in Michigan