A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780134753119
Author: Sheldon Ross
Publisher: PEARSON
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The following table lists the number of hours people worked in the last week based on their classification as full-time
or part-time workers. Use the table to find the probability that someone is classified as a full-time worker.
Hours Worked in the Last Week
Labor Force
Status
Full-Time
Worker
Part-Time
Worker
Total
0-19
21
79
100
20-29
58
83
141
30-39
139
89
228
40-49
691
...
47
738
50 or More
384
The probability that someone is classified as a full-time worker is
(Round to four decimal places as needed.)
24
408
Total
1293
322
1615
set-up an equation to find the probability of the event occurring.
P(E)=
(Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression. Do not perform the calculation.)
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Transcribed Image Text:The following table lists the number of hours people worked in the last week based on their classification as full-time or part-time workers. Use the table to find the probability that someone is classified as a full-time worker. Hours Worked in the Last Week Labor Force Status Full-Time Worker Part-Time Worker Total 0-19 21 79 100 20-29 58 83 141 30-39 139 89 228 40-49 691 ... 47 738 50 or More 384 The probability that someone is classified as a full-time worker is (Round to four decimal places as needed.) 24 408 Total 1293 322 1615 set-up an equation to find the probability of the event occurring. P(E)= (Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression. Do not perform the calculation.)
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