Math Problem Statement
There is a 3/8 chance that it will rain on one day. Find the probability that, over two days, it rains on exactly one of those days
Solution
To solve this problem, we need to calculate the probability that it will rain on exactly one of two days, given that the probability of rain on any single day is .
Let's define the events:
- Let be the probability that it rains on a given day.
- Let be the probability that it does not rain on a given day.
We want to find the probability that it rains on exactly one of the two days. There are two possible scenarios:
- It rains on the first day and does not rain on the second day.
- It does not rain on the first day, but it rains on the second day.
Calculation
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Probability that it rains on the first day and does not rain on the second day:
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Probability that it does not rain on the first day, but it rains on the second day:
Adding the Probabilities
To find the probability that it rains on exactly one of the two days, we add the probabilities of the two scenarios:
Conclusion
The probability that it rains on exactly one of the two days is .
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Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:
- What is the probability that it rains on both days?
- What is the probability that it does not rain on either of the two days?
- If the probability of rain changes to , what would the probability be that it rains on exactly one of the two days?
- How would the probability change if we considered three days instead of two?
- What is the expected number of rainy days over a two-day period with the given probability?
Tip: When dealing with multiple independent events, consider each possible scenario separately, calculate their probabilities, and then combine them according to the problem requirements.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability Theory
Formulas
Probability of independent events
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12