A poll asked a sample of voters if marijuana should be legalized. Voters' responses and political party affiliation are in the table. Complete parts (a) through (e) below. Favor Legalization of
Marijuana
Political Affiliation Yes No
Total
Republican
140
128
Democrat
213
85 298
Independent
281 151 432
Total
364 998
0
268
634
a. If a person is randomly selected from this group, find the probability that the person is a Republican.
(Type an integer or decimal rounded to one decimal place as needed)
b. If a person is randomly selected from this group, find the probability that the person is a Democrat
(Type an integer or decimal rounded to one decimal place as needed)
c. If a person is randomly selected from this group, find the probability that the person is a Republican or Democrat
(Type an integer or decimal rounded to one decimal place as needed)
d. Are "Republican" and "Democrat" mutually exclusive events? Give a reason for your answer. Choose the correct answer below.
O A. "Republican" and "Democrat" are mutually exclusive because if a voter is "Republican" they could also be "Democrat."
OB. "Republican" and "Democrat" are mutually exclusive because if a voter is "Republican" they cannot be "Democrat."
OC. "Republican" and "Democrat" are not mutually exclusive because if a voter is "Republican" they cannot be "Democrat."