Question: A simple random sample of computer programmers in Houston, Texas revealed the sex of the programmers and the following information about their weekly incomes. Programmer

A simple random sample of computer programmers in Houston, Texas revealed the sex of the programmers and the following information about their weekly incomes.

Programmer Weekly Income Sex

A $550 F

B $600 F

C $915 F

D $525 M

E $700 M

F $688 M

G $990 M

H $892 M

  1. If all the salaries were written on separate pieces of paper, and one was drawn at random, what is the probability that the one that was drawn would be over $650?
  2. If a programmer were selected at random to complete project, what would the probability be that the programmer was male given that the weekly salary is over $725?
  3. If all the programmers' names were written on separate pieces of paper, what is the probability that two female programmers names were drawn in a row? Assume the first name was not returned to the pile.
  4. What is the probability of selecting a female programmer with a weekly salary over $975?

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