Problem
Smith and Jones, both 50% marksmen, decide to fight a duel in which they exchange alternate shots until one is hit. What are the odds in favor of the man who shoots first?
| A. 1/3 | C. 2/3 |
| B. 1/2 | D. 1/4 |
Situation
If a chord is selected at random on a fixed circle what is the probability that its length exceeds the radius of the circle?
| A. 0.5 | C. 0.866 |
| B. 0.667 | D. 0.75 |
| A. 0.5 | C. 0.866 |
| B. 0.667 | D. 0.75 |
| A. 0.5 | C. 0.866 |
| B. 0.667 | D. 0.75 |
Problem
A stationery store has decided to accept a large shipment of ball-point pens if an inspection of 20 randomly selected pens yields no more than two defective pens. Find the probability that this shipment is...
Problem
The number of cars passing a point on a road may be modelled by Poisson distribution. At an average, 4 cars enters the Caibaan Diversion Road in Tacloban City every 5 minutes. Find the probability that in a 5-minute period (a) two cars go past and (b) fewer than 3 cars go past.
Problem
A family chosen at random has 5 children. What is the probability that...
