A total of 34,695 adults were asked whether they agreed with the following statement: Evolution is the

A total of 34,695 adults were asked whether they agreed with the following statement: €œEvolution is the best explanation for the origins of human life on earth.€ Table 25 compares the adults€™ responses and their ages.

a. Find the probability that a person randomly selected from the 34,695 adults agreed with the statement.
b. Find the probability that a person randomly selected from the 34,695 adults agreed with the statement, given the per- son was between 18 and 29 years of age, inclusive.
c. For those surveyed, is agreeing with the statement independent of being between 18 and 29 years of age, inclusive? Explain.

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Table 25 Evolution Is the Best Explanation of Human Life on Earth versus Age Ages (in years) 18-29 30-49 50-64 over 64 Total Agree 2333 5793 4927 325816,311 Disagree 1909 6030 5557 4888 18,384 Total 4242 11823 10,484 8146 34,695