Example 3.64. A bag contains 17 counters marked with the numbers 1 to 17. Acounter is drawn and replaced ; a second drawing is then made. What is the probability that :(i) the first number drawm is even and the second odd ?(ii) the first number is odd and the second even ?How will your results in (i) and (ii) be effected if the first counter drawn is not replaced ?

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Example 3-64. A bag contains 17 counters marked with the numbers 1 to 17. A counter is drawn and replaced; a second drawing is then made. What is the probability that : (i) the first number drawn is even and the second odd ? (ii) the first number is odd and the second even ? How will your results in (i) and (ii) be effected if the first counter drawn is not replaced?

Example 3-64. A bag contains 17 counters marked with the numbers 1 to 17. A counter is drawn and replaced; a second drawing is then made. What is the probability that : (i) the first number drawn is even and the second odd ? (ii) the first number is odd and the second even ? How will your results in (i) and (ii) be effected if the first counter drawn is not replaced?

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012

1st Edition

ISBN:9780547587776

Author:HOLT MCDOUGAL

Publisher:HOLT MCDOUGAL

Chapter11: Data Analysis And Probability

Section11.8: Probabilities Of Disjoint And Overlapping Events

Problem 2C

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