In a random sample of U.S. adults surveyed in December 2011, Pew Research asked how important it is “to you personally” to be successful in a high-paying career or profession. Here is a table reporting the responses. (Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.) (Data from www.pewsocialtrends. org/files/2012/04/Women-in-the-Workplace.pdf)

a) What percent of young women consider it very important or one of the most important things for them personally to be successful?
b) How does that compare with the percentage for young men?
c) From this table, can you determine what percent of all women responding felt this way? Explain.
d) Write a few sentences describing the association between the sex of young respondents and their attitudes toward the importance of financial or professional success.

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Age One of the most important things Very important, but not the most Somewhat important Not important Women 18-34 35-64 18% 7% 48% 35% 26% 34% 8% 24% 100% 100% Men 18-34 35-64 11% 9% 47% 34% 31% 37% 10% 20% 100% 100%