Question

There are four people being considered for the position of chief executive officer of Dalton Enterprises. Three of the applicants are over 60 years of age. Two are female, of which only one is over 60. What is the probability that a candidate is over 60 and female?

Answer 1

0.25

Explanation:

there are four people being considered for the position

total=4

Three of the applicants are over 60 years of age

4(total) - 3 (over 60 years)= 1 below 60 years

Two are female

4(total) - 2 (female)= 2 male

only one female is over 60

2(female)-1 (female over 60)= 1 female below 60

then the four candidates are

1. female over 60

2. female below 60

3. male over 60

4. male over 60

probability that the candidate is over 60 and female =1/4=0.25