Based on data from a statistical abstract, only about 16% of senior citizens (65 years old or older) get the flu each year. However, about 30% of the people under 65 years old get the flu each year. In the general population, there are 14% senior citizens (65 years old or older). (Round your answers to three decimal places.)

What is the probability that a person selected at random from the general population is senior citizen who will get the flu this season?

The required probability is 2.24%.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we have given that

Percentage of people are senior citizens ( 65 years old or older ) = 14%

Percentage of people are under 65 years old = 100-14 = 86%

Probability that senior citizens get the flu each year = 16%

Probability that under 65 years old get the flu each year = 30%

So, Probability that a person selected at random from the general population is senior citizen who get the flu this season is given by

Hence, the required probability is 2.24%.