You are here (click or tap to change)    Back to Chapter 3 Main Page

Problem 1

 

In 2006, the CDC compiled data on smoking for persons aged at least 18 years old. The table below summarizes some of the data. Find the probability that a randomly selected subject is Hispanic or a smoker.
                            Smokers Non-Smokers Totals
White                           486          1734       2220
Black                             83            277         360
Hispanic                        55            305         360
American Indian            10             20           30
Asian                               3             27           30
Totals                           637         2363       3000


 

 

  Back to Chapter 3