The Table Shows the Number of Each Ford Car Sold

question 76

Essay

The table shows the number of each Ford car sold in the United States in June 2006.
Suppose the sales record for one of these cars is randomly selected and the type of car is identified.
$$\begin{array} { | l | c | } \hline { \text { Type of Car } } & \text { Number } \\\hline \text { Sedan } & 7,204 \\\hline \text { Convertible } & 9,089 \\\hline \text { Wagon } & 20,418 \\\hline \text { SUV } & 13,691 \\\hline \text { Van } & 15,837 \\\hline \text { Hatchback } & 15,350 \\\hline \text { Total } & 81,589 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Events A and B are defined as follows.
A: {Convertible, SUV, Van}
B: {Fewer than 10,000 of the type of car were sold in June 2006} $$\text { Find } P ( A \mid B ) \text { and } P ( B \mid A ) \text {. }$$

Recognize the significance of restrictions on retained earnings and the appropriate reporting of adjustments to retained earnings.

Understand the characteristics and benefits of the corporate form of organization.

Learn about the process and implications of issuing stock and the concept of par value.

Comprehend the various rights and responsibilities of stockholders in a corporation.

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