Probability - high school - practice problems - page 7 of 16
Number of problems found: 312
- Twenty
Twenty swallows sit on a 10 m long telephone cable. Assume that swallows are completely randomly distributed along the line. (a) What is the probability that more than three swallows sit on a randomly selected section of cable 1 m long? (b) What is the pr - Seeds
From a box of spruce seeds with a germination of 80%, we randomly selected ten seeds and planted them. Find the median of the random variable: the number of germinating seeds. - Created trio
What is the probability that in the created trio, which consists of 19 boys and 12 girls, they will be: a) the boys themselves b) the girls themselves c) 2 boys and one girl? - Probability 43581
What is the probability that the sum of 12 will fall on a roll of two dice? A. 1/6 B. 1/36 C. 1/18 D. 36 - Mastering
The student masters the subject matter for the exam in Czech to 98%, from Math to 86%, and from Economics to 71%. What is the probability that he will fail in Math and that others will succeed? - Statistical survey
Write TRUE OR FALSE for each question: 1 Standard deviation measures central location. 2. The most frequent observation in a data set is known as the mode. 3 The most passive method of data collection is observation. 4 Access time for secondary data is sh - Bernoulli distribution
The production of solar cells produces 2% of defective cells. Assume the cells are independent and that a lot contains 800 cells. Approximate the probability that less than 20 cells are defective. (Answer to the nearest three decimals). - Probability 38083
The police solved 21 crimes in the monitored period. The probability of solving a crime is 0.64. What is the probability that the police: a) just solved 7 crimes b) did not solve at least 2 criminal offenses P.S. Let's assume ideal police officers - Probability 38041
Seven women and 3 men work in one office. According to the new regulation, reducing the number of employees by three is necessary. In a random sample of employees, what is the probability that they will be fired: a. One woman and two men b. At least one w - Probability 37651
What is the probability that in a family with four children, there are: a) at least three girls b) at least one boy, If the probability of a boy is 0.51? - Covid-19
Data showed that 22% of people in a small town were infected with the COVID-19 virus. A random sample of six residents from this town was selected. Find the probability that exactly two of these residents were infected. - Probability 37381
The machine produces one part in 2 minutes. The probability that it is defective is 0.05. What probability will the machine produce exactly ten defective parts per shift (8 hours)? - Doctors
The drug successfully treats 90% of cases. Calculate the probability that it will cure at least 18 patients out of 20. - Seeds
The germination of seeds of a certain species of carrot is 96%. What is the probability that at least 25 seeds out of 30 will germinate? - A mountain climber
A mountain climber plans to buy some rope to use as a lifeline. Which of the following would be the better choice? Explain your choice. Rope A: Mean breaking strength:500lb; the standard deviation of 100lb Rope B: Mean breaking strength: 500lb; the standa - Wimbledon finals
Serena Williams made a successful first serve 67% 0f the time in a Wimbledon finals match against her sister Venus. If she continues to serve at the same rate the next time they play and serves six times in the first game, determine the probability that: - A license
A license plate has three letters followed by four numbers. Repeats are not allowed for the letters, but they are for the numbers. If they are issued at random, what is the probability that the three letters are in alphabetical order and the three number - Goalkeeper
Mike plays as the goalkeeper 50% of the time if Peter is the coach in a football game. But if Robert is coaching, he only has a 30% chance. Peter coaches more than Robert in about 6 to 10 games. What is the probability that Mike gets to be the goalie toda - Three dice
The player throwing the three dice asked G. Galilei: "Should I bet on the sum of 11 or the sum of 12?" What did Galilei answer him? Hint: write down all three triples of numbers that can be thrown, have a total of 11, have a total of 12, and compare proba - The accompanying
The accompanying table gives the probability distribution of the number of courses randomly selected student has registered Number of courses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Probability 0.02 0.03 0.1 0.3 0.4 - 0.01 respectively. a) Find the probability of a student registe
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