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A random sample of 1,000 men was selected and each individual was asked to indicate his age and his favorite sport. The results were as follows.


If a respondent is selected at random, what is the probability that


(i) he prefers Volleyball (ii) he is between 20 - 29 years old


(iii) he is between 20 and 29 years old and prefers Basketball


(iv) he doesn’t prefer Hockey (v) he is at most 49 of age and prefers Football.

(i) Total men = 1000


No. of men with volleyball as their favorite sport = 26 + 38 + 72 + 96 + 134 = 366




(ii) Total men = 1000


No. of men between 20-29 years = 38 + 84 + 80 + 48 = 250




(iii) Total men = 1000


No. of men between 20-29 years preferring basketball = 84




(iv) Total men = 1000


No. of men not preferring Hockey = 1000-(41 + 80 + 38 + 30 + 18) = 793



(v) Total men = 1000


No. of men at most 49 years preferring football = 36 + 48 + 22 + 26 = 132




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