Math Problem Statement

Find the probabilities of the events related to students in the Tennis Club and Computer Club using the Venn diagram provided. Additionally, select the probability that is equal to P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B).

Solution

The problem involves a Venn diagram with two events: AA (students in the Tennis Club) and BB (students in the Computer Club). Let's analyze the data and compute the probabilities for the given questions.

Step 1: Count the members in each group based on the Venn diagram

  • Total students: 1010 (including Karen, who is outside both circles)
  • Tennis Club (AA):
    • Members: Yolanda, Justin, Charmaine, Ann, Brian.
    • Total = 5 members.
  • Computer Club (BB):
    • Members: Alan, Elsa, Lashonda, Pablo, Ann, Brian.
    • Total = 6 members.
  • Overlap (ABA \cap B):
    • Members: Ann, Brian.
    • Total = 2 members.
  • Students outside both clubs (Karen):
    • Total = 1.

Step 2: Compute probabilities

We write probabilities as fractions of the total students, n=10n = 10.

  1. P(A)P(A):

    • P(A)=Number in ATotal students=510=12P(A) = \frac{\text{Number in A}}{\text{Total students}} = \frac{5}{10} = \frac{1}{2}.
  2. P(B)P(B):

    • P(B)=Number in BTotal students=610=35P(B) = \frac{\text{Number in B}}{\text{Total students}} = \frac{6}{10} = \frac{3}{5}.
  3. P(AB)P(A \cap B):

    • P(AB)=Number in both A and BTotal students=210=15P(A \cap B) = \frac{\text{Number in both A and B}}{\text{Total students}} = \frac{2}{10} = \frac{1}{5}.
  4. P(AB)P(A \cup B) (Union rule):

    • P(AB)=P(A)+P(B)P(AB)P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B).
    • P(AB)=12+3515=510+610210=910P(A \cup B) = \frac{1}{2} + \frac{3}{5} - \frac{1}{5} = \frac{5}{10} + \frac{6}{10} - \frac{2}{10} = \frac{9}{10}.
  5. Check formula P(A)+P(B)P(AB)P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B):

    • Same as P(AB)=910P(A \cup B) = \frac{9}{10}.

Step 3: Part (b) selection

  • The probability equal to P(A)+P(B)P(AB)P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B) is:
    • P(AB)=910P(A \cup B) = \frac{9}{10}.

Would you like a detailed step-by-step explanation of each calculation? Or shall we proceed to analyze related concepts? Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the probability that a randomly selected student is only in the Tennis Club?
  2. What is the probability that a student is only in the Computer Club?
  3. How would the probabilities change if Karen joined one of the clubs?
  4. Can you express P(AB)P(A \cup B) in terms of conditional probabilities?
  5. How does the Venn diagram help in visualizing disjoint and overlapping events?

Tip: Remember that probabilities of events must always sum up to 11 across all possible outcomes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Set Theory
Venn Diagrams

Formulas

P(A) = Number of students in A / Total number of students
P(B) = Number of students in B / Total number of students
P(A ∩ B) = Number of students in both A and B / Total number of students
P(A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A ∩ B)

Theorems

Addition Rule for Probability

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12