Question: Suppose that the data in Table 2.4.5 represent approximate distribution of blood type frequency in percentage of total population. Assume that the blood types are

Suppose that the data in Table 2.4.5 represent approximate distribution of blood type frequency in percentage of total population. Assume that the blood types are distributed the same in both male and female populations. Also, assume that the blood types are independent of marriage.
(a) What is the probability that in a randomly chosen couple the wife has type B blood and the husband has type O blood?
(b) It is known that a person with type B blood can safely receive transfusions only from persons with type B or type O blood. What is the probability a husband has type B or type O blood? It is given that a woman has type B blood, what is the probability that her husband is an acceptable donor for her?
Table 2.4.5 Blood Type Frequency
Blood Type Frequency (%) AB 40 45 10

Blood Type Frequency (%) AB 40 45 10

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