Math Problem Statement
Solution
To solve the problem described in the image, let's break it down step by step.
Problem Recap:
- There are 7 total bottles of car wash soap.
- 5 of these bottles contain orange soap.
- A club member randomly selects 4 bottles to pour into the car wash bucket.
- We need to find the probability that all 4 bottles selected contain orange soap.
Steps to Solve:
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Total Combinations to Choose 4 Bottles: The total number of ways to select 4 bottles out of 7 is calculated using the combination formula:
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Favorable Combinations (Selecting 4 Orange Bottles): The number of ways to choose 4 bottles out of the 5 orange soap bottles is:
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Probability Calculation: The probability that all 4 selected bottles contain orange soap is: So, the probability is 0.1429 (rounded to four decimal places).
Final Answer:
The probability that all 4 selected bottles contain orange soap is 0.1429.
Would you like more details or have any questions about this solution? Here are five related questions to explore:
- How would the probability change if only 3 bottles were selected instead of 4?
- What is the probability of selecting exactly 3 orange soap bottles out of the 4 selected?
- How many ways are there to select 2 bottles containing orange soap and 2 containing another type?
- If the number of total bottles were increased to 10, with 7 containing orange soap, what would be the probability of selecting 4 orange bottles?
- How does the probability change if one additional bottle with orange soap is added to the original set?
Tip: When calculating probabilities involving combinations, always remember to clearly distinguish between the total number of possibilities and the number of favorable outcomes.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Combinatorics
Formulas
Combination formula \( \binom{n}{k} = \frac{n!}{k!(n-k)!} \)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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