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To find the probability that he wins at least one prize.
Answer to Problem 35PPS
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
A beverage company is having a sweepstakes. The probabilities of winning selected prizes are shown at the right. If Ernesto purchases
Calculation:
Here, we will consider a beverage company that has announced a sweepstakes.
The probability of winning a beverage as prize is
The probability of winning a CD as prize is
The probability of winning a hat as prize is
The probability of winning a MP3 Player as prize is
The probability of winning a car Player as prize is
Thus, the probability of winning any of the above prizes will be the sum of all the above probabilities, that is,
Generally, the probability of
So,
In the above situation, the probability of success is,
The probability of failure is,
Now, we will consider the probability that there will be at least one prize in
Thus, the probability that there will be at least one prize in
Now, substitute
Hence, the probability that there will be at least one prize in
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