i. What is the probability of being elected for each candidate? ii. Calculate the probabilities that Amirul or Chong being selected as president.

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Chapter11: Data Analysis And Probability
Section11.8: Probabilities Of Disjoint And Overlapping Events
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a)
There are four candidates for president of student Council. Amirul, Badrul, Chong and
David. Suppose Badrul is three times as likely to be elected as Amirul. Amirul is twice
times as likely as Chong, and Chong and David are equally likely to be elected.
i.
What is the probability of being elected for each candidate?
ii. Calculate the probabilities that Amirul or Chong being selected as president.
Transcribed Image Text:a) There are four candidates for president of student Council. Amirul, Badrul, Chong and David. Suppose Badrul is three times as likely to be elected as Amirul. Amirul is twice times as likely as Chong, and Chong and David are equally likely to be elected. i. What is the probability of being elected for each candidate? ii. Calculate the probabilities that Amirul or Chong being selected as president.
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