Concept explainers
(a)
To find: The probability of given events.
(a)
Answer to Problem 1WE
The probability of getting
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A box contains
The given event is as:
A slip of paper is drawn random from the box and the number is noted is
Calculation:
The possible outcomes are
The total number of outcomes are
The probability is calculated as:
The probability of getting
(b)
To find: The probability of given events.
(b)
Answer to Problem 1WE
The probability of getting an odd number is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A box contains
The given event is as:
A slip of paper is drawn random from the box and the number is odd.
Calculation:
The possible outcomes are
The total number of outcomes are
The probability is calculated as:
The probability of getting an odd number is
(c)
To find: The probability of given events.
(c)
Answer to Problem 1WE
The probability of getting a number is less than
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A box contains
The given event is as:
A slip of paper is drawn random from the box and the number is less than
Calculation:
The possible outcomes are
The total number of outcomes are
The probability is calculated as:
The probability of getting a number is less than
(d)
To find: The probability of given events.
(d)
Answer to Problem 1WE
The probability of getting a number is less than
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A box contains
The given event is as:
A slip of paper is drawn random from the box and the number is less than
Calculation:
The possible outcomes are
The total number of outcomes are
The probability is calculated as:
The probability of getting a number is less than
(e)
To find: The probability of given events.
(e)
Answer to Problem 1WE
The probability of getting a number is greater than
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A box contains
The given event is as:
A slip of paper is drawn random from the box and the number is greater than
Calculation:
The possible outcomes are
The total number of outcomes are
The probability is calculated as:
The probability of getting a number is greater than
(f)
To find: The probability of given events.
(f)
Answer to Problem 1WE
The probability of getting a number is between
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A box contains
The given event is as:
A slip of paper is drawn random from the box and the number is between
Calculation:
The possible outcomes are
The total number of outcomes are
The probability is calculated as:
The probability of getting a number is between
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