Restaurants in London, Paris, and New York Want Diners to Experience

question 147

Essay

Restaurants in London, Paris, and New York want diners to experience eating in pitch darkness to heighten their senses of taste and smell (Vanity Fair, December 2011). Suppose 400 people were asked, "If given the opportunity, would you eat at one of these restaurants?" The accompanying contingency table, cross-classified by age, would be produced. a. What is the probability that a respondent would eat at one of these restaurants?
B) What is the probability that a respondent would eat at one of these restaurants or is in the 30-44 age bracket?
C) Given that the respondent would eat at one of these restaurants, what is the probability that he or she is in the 30-44 age bracket?
D) Is whether a respondent would eat at one of these restaurants independent of one's age? Explain using probabilities.

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Definitions:

Excise Tax

A type of indirect tax imposed on specific goods, such as tobacco and alcohol, often with the aim of reducing their consumption or generating revenue.

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Regressive Tax

A tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, leading to a higher burden on lower-income individuals.

High-Income

A category used to describe individuals or households that earn significantly more money than the average for their area or country.