Find probability that a randomly selected student is female

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Find some probabilities. Refer to the previous exercise

(a) Find the probability that a randomly selected student is a male binge drinker, and find the probability that a randomly selected student is a female binge drinker.

(b) Find the probability that a student is a binge drinker given that the student is male and find the probability that a student is a binge drinker given that the student is female.

(c) Your answer for part (a) gives a higher probability for females, while your answer for part (b) gives a higher probability for males. Interpret your answers in terms of the question of whether there are gender differences in binge-drinking behavior. Decide which comparison you prefer and explain the reasons for your preference.

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