In a Major Midwestern University, 55 Percent of All Undergraduates

question 114

Multiple Choice

In a major midwestern university, 55 percent of all undergraduates are female, 25 percent of all undergraduates belong to a Greek organization (fraternity or sorority) , and 40 percent of all males belong to a Greek organization. What is the probability that an undergraduate is in a Greek organization, given that the undergraduate is a female?

• A) .07
• B) .55
• C) .127
• D) .039
• E) 138

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