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Amy is playing a game |
2007-08-25 |
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From vanessa:
problem statement:
amy is playing a game.
in order to win this game, she has to draw a red-coloured card from a given box.
advise her on her chances of winning.
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Combining probabilities |
2007-08-20 |
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From Arul:
Xavier, Yvonne, and Zelda each try independently to solve a problem. If their individual probabilities for success are 1/4, 1/2 , and 5/8 , respectively, what is the probability that Xavier and Yvonne, but not Zelda, will solve the problem ?
Answered by Stephen La Rocque. |
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Probability tree |
2007-05-19 |
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From Patrick:
My question involves a video game called Guild Wars. In the game you can have modifications(mods) on items. One such mod is that you have a 20% chance to halve the casting time of a spell. You can have 2 of these mods available to you. Now, it is to my understaning that combined, you would have a 32% chance to halve the casting time and a 4% chance to quarter the casting time. Is this correct?
Answered by Stephen La Rocque. |
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Probability |
2007-05-07 |
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From Danielle:
A box contains 3 defective lights and 5 non-defective lights. The lights are tested one at a time without replacement. What is the probability that the 3 defective bulbs will be found in the first 3 tests?
is it 1/56 by chance?
Answered by Stephen La Rocque. |
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How to find the odds for a lottery jackpot |
2006-04-12 |
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From Harvey:
Is it best to use factorials to calculate the odds of winning a lottery, such as the MegaMillions that is popular in the US, or is there a better way?
Answered by Stephen La Rocque. |
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Random |
1998-09-15 |
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From Hugh Ballantyne:
I am an occasional teacher.
Here is my question:
Does the word "random" have a technical meaning in mathematics?
Answered by Harley Weston. |
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