Data Compiled by the Department of Justice on the Number

question 256

Essay

Data compiled by the Department of Justice on the number of people arrested for serious crimes (murder, forcible rape, robbery, and so on) revealed that 88% were male and 12% were female. Of the males, 34% were under 18, whereas 28% of the females arrested were under 18.
If necessary, round your answers to two decimal places.
What is the probability that a person arrested for a serious crime was under 18?
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If a person arrested for a serious crime was known to be under 18, what is the probability that the person is female?
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Definitions:

Scanner Glass

The flat surface on a scanner where documents or photos are placed for scanning, beneath which the scanning mechanism moves.

Scratches

Marks or abrasions on a surface caused by scraping or rubbing against a rough or sharp object.

Bit Depth

The number of bits used to represent the color of a single pixel in a bitmapped image or video, affecting image quality.

DPI

Dots Per Inch, a measurement of the resolution of a printed page or digital scan, indicating the number of dots in a linear inch.