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In a certain town, only males are surveyed. A study showed that 35% of all males have blond hair, and 14% of all males have blond hair and blue eyes. If a male is selected at random, what is the probability that he has blue eyes given that he has blond hair?

40%
28%
50%
15%
25%

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Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

The probability that a randomly selected man has blue eyes, given that he has blond hair, is 40%

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in a certain town, only males are surveyed. a study showed that 35% of all males have blond hair, and 14% of all males have blond hair and blue eyes. if a male is selected at random, the probability that he has blue eyes given that he has blond hair is 40%
P(blonde) = 0.35 P(blonde & blue) = 0.14
P(blue l blonde) = 0.14/0.35 = 40%

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