According to a New York Times/CBS Poll Released in March

question 138

Multiple Choice

According to a New York Times/CBS poll released in March, 2005, 78% agreed that it should be the government's responsibility to provide a decent standard of living for the elderly, and 41% agreed that it would be a good idea to invest part of their Social Security taxes on their own. If agreement with one of these propositions is independent of agreement with the other, what is the probability that a person agreed with both propositions (Round your answer to two decimal places.)

• A)0.21
• B) 0.33
• C) 0.32
• D) 0.37
• E) 0.42

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Definitions:

Environmental Factors

External elements such as social, political, and ecological influences that can affect an individual's development and behavior.

Genetic Factors

Genetic factors involve the hereditary elements inherited from one's parents that influence various traits and likelihood of developing certain diseases or conditions.

Adoption Studies

Research investigations that compare similarities between adopted children and their adoptive and biological parents to understand genetic and environmental influences.

Biological Parents

The parents who contribute their genetic material to the birth of a child, differing from adoptive or step-parents.