Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Given that
events “A” and “B” are independent, P(A) = 0.60, and P(B) =
0.30, what is P(A and B)?
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What is the probability that both
of your parents were born on a weekend (assume that each day is equally likely and that a weekend day
is either Saturday or Sunday).
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3.
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| A Weather
Forecaster, predicts that their is a 50% chance of rain on Saturday and a 40% chance of rain on
Sunday. If these probabilities are correct, what is the probability that DOESN’T rain at
all on the weekend? | | | |
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4.
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 A fun-size bag of M&M’s has
4 yellow, 1
brown, 5 blue, 2 red, and
3 green M&M’s.
What is the approximate probability of randomly pulling
a blue M&M out first and eating it and then, pulling a yellow M&M out
of the bag next?
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a. | 8.89 % | c. | 11.1
% | b. | 9.52 % | d. | 33.3
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