Eurpoeans have been more skeptical than Americans abouyt the use of genetic engi

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Eurpoeans have been more skeptical than Americans abouyt the use of genetic engineering to improce foods. A sample survey gathered responses from 5,000 Americans and 10,000 Europeans. They were asked if they considered genetically modified foods "risky". In all, 51% of Americans and 72% of Europeans in this group of 15,000 people thought genetically modified foods are "risky". Use this information to answer the question.

What is the probability that the randomly chosen person from this group of 15,000 people is either an American or thinks that genetically modified foods are "risky"? Do all of your calculations to 3 decimal places.

Explanation / Answer

probability that the randomly chosen person from this group of 15,000 people is either an American or thinks that genetically modified foods are "risky" =P(american +european and thinks that genetically modified foods are "risky" )

=(5000/15000)+(10000/15000)*0.72 =0.813

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