The probability that John will go to Cambridge is estimated at 1/5; the probability that he will go to some other university is 1/3. The probability that his sister Mary will go to Cambridge is 1/4. Calculate the probability that: (a) John and Mary both go to Cambridge; (b) John will not go to a university; (c) Either John or Mary (but not both) will go to Cambridge.

The probability that John will go to Cambridge is estimated at 1/5; the probability that he will go to some other university is 1/3. The probability that his sister Mary will go to Cambridge is 1/4. Calculate the probability that: (a) John and Mary both go to Cambridge; (b) John will not go to a university; (c) Either John or Mary (but not both) will go to Cambridge.

College Algebra

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305115545

Author:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Publisher:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Chapter9: Counting And Probability

Section9.3: Binomial Probability

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