Question

According to a political polling firm, the probability of candidate a winning the Democratic primary is 60%. If she wins the Democratic primary, the probability of her winning the general election is 54%. What's the probability of her winning the Democratic primary and then general election?

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Answer 1

d) 32.4%

Explanation:

p(chance of winning general election) = (chance of winning primary)x(chance of winning general) = 60% x 54% = 0.6 x 0.54 = 0.324 = 32.4%