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Tossing a Die An experiment involves tossing a single die. These are some events:
A: Observe a 2
B: Observe an even number
C: Observe a number greater than 2
D: Observe both A and B
E: Observe A or B or both
F: Observe both A and C
a. List the simple events in the
b. List the simple events in each of the events A through F.
c. What
d. Calculate the probabilities of the six events A through F by adding the appropriate simple-
a.
To list:the simple events in sample events.
Answer to Problem 4.1E
Explanation of Solution
Given:
An experiment involves tossinga single die. The following events are given below:
Calculation:
Let
Therefore, the simple events in the sample are
b.
To list: the simple events in each of the events
Answer to Problem 4.1E
Explanation of Solution
Given:
An experiment involves tossing a single die. The following events are given below:
Calculation:
Let
Therefore, the simple events in each of the events
Hence,the listis
c.
To find: the probability to assign the simple event.
Answer to Problem 4.1E
Explanation of Solution
Given:
An experiment involves tossing a single die. The following events are given below:
Calculation:
Let
Therefore, the simple events in the sample are
As each event
Therefore, the probability getting to assign the simple event is
d.
To find: the probability to assign the simple events
Answer to Problem 4.1E
Explanation of Solution
Given:
An experiment involves tossing a single die. The following events are given below:
Calculation:
Let
Therefore, the probability to assign the simple events
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