Many young women aspire to become professional athletes. Only a few make it to the big time, as indicated in the table.
Student-Athletes Women’s Basketball
High School Student-Athletes...... 452,929
High School Senior Student-Athletes...... 129,408
NCAA Student-Athletes .......... 15,096
NCAA Freshman Roster Positions........ 4,313
NCAA Senior Student-Athletes ........ 3,355
NCAA Student-Athletes Drafted........ 32
a. What are the odds in favor of a high school female athlete being drafted by a pro basketball team?
b. What are the odds against a female basketball player who makes a freshman college roster playing as a senior?
c. What is the probability of a high school female student-athlete being drafted by a pro basketball team?
d. What is the probability of an NCAA senior studentathlete being drafted by a pro basketball team?