Chris will work on a consulting project for 5 days. During these five days, the probability that Chris applies for sick leave on any particular day is the same value, independent of other days, and less than 50% each day. Given the probability that Chris applies for his first sick leave on the second day is equal to 21%, what is the probability that the first time Chris applies for a sick day is on the fifth day?

Chris will work on a consulting project for 5 days. During these five days, the probability that Chris applies for sick leave on any particular day is the same value, independent of other days, and less than 50% each day. Given the probability that Chris applies for his first sick leave on the second day is equal to 21%, what is the probability that the first time Chris applies for a sick day is on the fifth day?

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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