In 2010, there were 40 million people over 65 years of age out of a population of 311 million. By 2050, it is estimated that there will be 82 million people over 65 years of age out of a population of 435 million. Would your chances of meeting a person over 65 at random be greater in 2010 or 2050? Explain.

Question

In​ 2010, there were 40 million people over 65 years of age out of a population of 311 million. By​ 2050, it is estimated that there will be 82 million people over 65 years of age out of a population of 435 million. Would your chances of meeting a person over 65 at random be greater in 2010 or​ 2050? Explain.

The chances are greater in _____ because the relative frequency probability of meeting a person over age 65 in 2010 is ______ and the relative frequency probability of meeting a person over age 65 in 2050 is _______

oobleck · Answer

2010: 40/311 = 0.1286 2050: 82/435 = 0.1885 so, what do you think?