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A poll was taken to determine the birthplace of a class of college students. Below is a chart of the results.

a. What is the probability that a female student was born in Orlando?
b. What is the probability that a male student was born in Miami?
c. What is the probability that a student was born in Jacksonville?

Gender Number of students Location of birth
Male 10 Jacksonville
Female 16 Jacksonville
Male 5 Orlando
Female 12 Orlando
Male 7 Miami
Female 9 Miami

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The expert determines the birthplace of a class of college students. The probability of female and male students being born in different Florida cities are determined. The cities examined are Orlando, Miami and Jacksonville. Division is used to determine the probabilities. The solution shows the steps of the division.

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Problem: A poll was taken to determine the birthplace of a class of college students. Below is a chart of the results.
a. What is the probability that a female student was born in Orlando?
b. What is the probability that a male student was born in ...

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