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1.Suppose that patrons of a restaurant were asked whether they preferred water or whether they preferred...

1.Suppose that patrons of a restaurant were asked whether they preferred water or whether they preferred soda. 75% said that they preferred water. 60% of the patrons were male. 80% of the males preferred water. What is the probability that a randomly selected patron prefers soda?

2.Suppose that patrons of a restaurant were asked whether they preferred water or whether they preferred soda. 70% said that they preferred water. 50% of the patrons were male. 80% of the males preferred water. What is the probability that a randomly selected patron is a female who prefers soda?

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