Question

the partially filled contingency table gives the relative frequencies of the data on age (in years) and sex from the residents of a retirement home. what is the probability that a resident is in the age group 60 - 69? a. 0.385 b. 0.37 c. 0.35 d. 0.4 please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Step1: Add relative frequencies for 60 - 69 age group

The relative frequency for males in 60 - 69 is \(0.17\), and for females in 60 - 69 is \(0.2\).

$$0.17+0.2$$

Step2: Calculate the sum

$$0.17 + 0.2=0.37$$

Answer:

B. \(0.37\)