A survey shows that 15% of men in a certain town are tall. if a man is chosen on the street of the town are afternoor. What is the probability that he is short?

Answer 1

15% tall
85% not tall

does that mean they are short?

Answer 2

YES

Answer 3

1-.15= .85 or 85%

Answer 4

15% tall
85% short
t(n)=100%
P(short man)=85/100=17/20

Answer 5

1-. 15=. 85 or 85 percent

Answer 6

Total pr(e) =100%
Pr(tall)=15%
Total pr(e)=100%
:-total pr(e)-pr(tall)=pr(short)
100%-15%=85%
:-pr(short)=(85/100)%
Pr(short)=17/20