In a management trainee program,80% of the trainees are female,while 20% are male. Ninety percent of the females attended college; 78% of the males attended college. A management trainee is selected at random. What is the probability that the person selected is a female who attended college?
A)0.20
B)0.08
C)0.25
D)0.72

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the probability that the person selected is a female who attended college, we need to multiply the probability of selecting a female by the probability of a female attending college.
Probability of selecting a female = 0.80
Probability of a female attending college = 0.90
Therefore, the probability of selecting a female who attended college = 0.80 x 0.90 = 0.72. Thus, the answer is D.

In a Management Trainee Program,80% of the Trainees Are Female,while