Paper is often tested for “burst strength” and “tear

Chapter 1, Problem 14E

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QUESTION:

Paper is often tested for “burst strength” and “tear strength.” Say we classify these strengths as low, middle, and high. Then, after examining 100 pieces of paper, we find the following:

If we select one of the pieces at random, what are the probabilities that it has the following characteristics:

(a) \(A_{1}\) ?

(b) \(A_{3} \cap B_{2}\) ?

(c) \(A_{2} \cup B_{3}\) ?

Equation Transcription:




Text Transcription:

 A_1  

A_3 cap B_2  

A_2 cup B_3

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QUESTION:

Paper is often tested for “burst strength” and “tear strength.” Say we classify these strengths as low, middle, and high. Then, after examining 100 pieces of paper, we find the following:

If we select one of the pieces at random, what are the probabilities that it has the following characteristics:

(a) \(A_{1}\) ?

(b) \(A_{3} \cap B_{2}\) ?

(c) \(A_{2} \cup B_{3}\) ?

Equation Transcription:




Text Transcription:

 A_1  

A_3 cap B_2  

A_2 cup B_3

ANSWER:

Answer

Step 1 of 5

No. of paper pieces=100

a) P(A1)=

              =0.3


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