3) A sample of 500 respondents were selected from a metropolitan area to determine information regarding consumer behavior. The following table was obtained: Enjoys Shopping Male Female Total Yes 136 224 360 No 104 36 140 Total 240 260 500 a) If someone is a female, what is the probability she enjoys shopping? b) What is the probability of being a male and enjoying shopping?
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