The probability that a comic book reader in a particular city prefers comics published by Company A is 25%. The probability that a comic book reader in the city is male is 70%. If the probability of a comic book reader in the city being a male, given that the reader prefers Company A's comics, is 40%, what is the probability of the reader preferring Company A's comics, given that the reader is a male?

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Jack Gardner

14 June, 06:59

The probability that a comic book reader in a particular city prefers comics published by Company A is 25%. The probability that a comic book reader in the city is male is 70%. If the probability of a comic book reader in the city being a male, given that the reader prefers Company A's comics, is 40%, what is the probability of the reader preferring Company A's comics, given that the reader is a male?

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Miracle Joyce · Answer 1

There exist the same question that has the following choices:

A. 0.14

B. 0.25

C. 0.30

D. 0.45

Probability of comic reader prefer Company A = 25%

Probability of a male comic reader = 70%

Probability of a male comic reader prefer Company A = 40%

Probability of a male comic reader prefer Company A

The correct answer is letter D. 0.45