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a)
To find the
a)
Answer to Problem 38E
The probability thathe gets stopped on Monday and again on Tuesday = 0.0225
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula:
Multiplication rule:
Using multiplication rule,
Hence, probability that he gets stopped on Monday and again on Tuesday is 0.0225
b)
To find the probability that he gets stopped first time on Thursday.
b)
Answer to Problem 38E
The probability that he gets stopped first time on Thursday=0.0921
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula:
Multiplication rule:
Using complement rule,
Using multiplication rule,
Hence, probability that he gets stopped first time on Thursday is 0.0921
c)
To find the probability that he gets stopped every day.
c)
Answer to Problem 38E
The probability that he gets stopped every day=0.000076
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula:
Multiplication rule:
Using multiplication rule,
Hence, probability that he gets stopped every day is 0.000076
d)
To find the probability that he gets stopped at least once during the week.
d)
Answer to Problem 38E
The probability that he gets stopped at least once during the week = 0.5563
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula:
Multiplication rule:
Using multiplication rule,
Using complement rule,
Hence, probability that he gets stopped at least once during the week is 0.5563
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