A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134753119
Author: Sheldon Ross
Publisher: PEARSON
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The probability that an alarm system will work when there is a danger in a construction site
is 0.99, the probability of the alarm system will work if there is no danger is 0.02, and the
probability of occurrence of any danger in this construction site is 0.03. What is the
probability of a danger, given that the alarm system works?
Select one:
O a. 0.0309
O b. 0.9893
O c. 0.6049
O d. 0.0306
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Transcribed Image Text:The probability that an alarm system will work when there is a danger in a construction site is 0.99, the probability of the alarm system will work if there is no danger is 0.02, and the probability of occurrence of any danger in this construction site is 0.03. What is the probability of a danger, given that the alarm system works? Select one: O a. 0.0309 O b. 0.9893 O c. 0.6049 O d. 0.0306 Next page
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