Concept explainers
The probability of finding a coin at most 1 dollars from the jar.
Answer to Problem 6E
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Nickel coin = 70
Dim coin = 100
Quarter coin = 80
One-dollar coin = 50
Formula used:
Probability (P) =
Calculation:
Total number of coins,
1 Nickel coin = 0.05 dollars
1 Dime coin = 0.1 dollars
1 Quarter coin = 0.25 dollars
Total coins which are less than 0.1 dollars,
By the probability formula,
Conclusion:
Hence, the probability of finding a coin at most 1 dollars from the jar is 1.
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