Math Problem Statement

The Venn diagram shows the events A, B, C, and D, where p, q, r, and s are probabilities. (a) Write down the value of (i) P(A) (ii) P(A∩B) (iii) P(A∩C)

Solution

Let's analyze the Venn diagram and the related probabilities.

The question consists of the following parts:

  • The events AA, BB, CC, and DD are shown in a Venn diagram with probabilities labeled as pp, qq, rr, and ss.
  • The diagram contains two main groups: one with sets AA and BB, and the other with sets CC and DD.

From the image:

  • The probability of AA, which is entirely within one circle, is 0.130.13.
  • The probability of BB, which is also within another circle, is 0.120.12.
  • The values pp, qq, rr, and ss are not directly given, but they represent other parts of the diagram.

The tasks:

  1. (i) Write down the value of P(A)P(A):

    • From the diagram, P(A)=0.13P(A) = 0.13.
  2. (ii) Write down the value of P(AB)P(A \cap B):

    • Since there is no overlapping area between AA and BB (as they are in separate circles with no intersection shown), P(AB)=0P(A \cap B) = 0.
  3. (iii) Write down the value of P(AC)P(A \cap C):

    • AA and CC are also in different parts of the diagram, with no visible intersection. Hence, P(AC)=0P(A \cap C) = 0.

Would you like to go through any part of the solution in more detail, or do you have any questions?

Here are five related questions that can extend the topic:

  1. What is the probability of P(AB)P(A \cup B)?
  2. How do you calculate P(CD)P(C \cap D) from the Venn diagram?
  3. Can you find P(CD)P(C \cup D) from the values pp, qq, rr, and ss?
  4. What is the general formula for finding the probability of ABCDA \cup B \cup C \cup D?
  5. How would overlapping regions affect the calculation of probabilities in a Venn diagram?

Tip: When working with Venn diagrams, always look for intersections and unions carefully, as they significantly impact how probabilities are combined.

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Venn Diagrams
Set Theory

Formulas

P(A∩B) = P(A) × P(B) if A and B are independent
P(A∪B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A∩B)

Theorems

Intersection and Union of Sets
Probability Rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12