Women participating in the labor force


Question: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 75% of the women 25 through 49 of age participate in the Labor Force. Suppose 78% of the women in that age group are married. Suppose also that 61% of women 25 through 49 of age are married and are participating in the labor force.

A. What is the probability that a randomly selected woman in that age group is married or is participating in the labor force?

B. What is the probability that a randomly selected woman in that age group is married or is participating in the labor force but not both?

C. What is the probability that a randomly selected woman in that age group is neither married nor participating or is participating in the labor force.

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