Math Problem Statement

Find P(B' | A') and P(B' ∩ A') using the probability tree diagram.

Solution

The given image displays a probability tree diagram. Let's go over the steps to solve the questions based on this tree diagram.

Given:

  • From the first node, the branches represent:

    • P(A)=23P(A) = \frac{2}{3}
    • P(A)=13P(A') = \frac{1}{3}
  • From node AA, the next set of branches represent:

    • P(BA)=34P(B | A) = \frac{3}{4}
    • P(BA)=14P(B' | A) = \frac{1}{4}
  • From node AA', the next set of branches represent:

    • P(BA)=38P(B | A') = \frac{3}{8}
    • P(BA)=58P(B' | A') = \frac{5}{8}

Now, let's answer the given questions:

(a) Find P(BA)P(B' | A')

This is directly given in the tree: P(BA)=58P(B' | A') = \frac{5}{8}

(b) Find P(BA)P(B' \cap A')

This is the joint probability of both events BB' and AA'. According to the tree, the joint probability is: P(BA)=P(A)×P(BA)P(B' \cap A') = P(A') \times P(B' | A') Substitute the values: P(BA)=13×58=524P(B' \cap A') = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{5}{24}

Final Answers:

  • (a) P(BA)=58P(B' | A') = \frac{5}{8}
  • (b) P(BA)=524P(B' \cap A') = \frac{5}{24}

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Here are some related questions to practice:

  1. What is P(AB)P(A \cap B)?
  2. How would you calculate P(BA)P(B | A)?
  3. What is the total probability of P(A)P(A')?
  4. How does the probability tree help visualize conditional probabilities?
  5. What is the sum of the probabilities of all branches from AA'?

Tip: Always remember that the sum of probabilities from any node in a probability tree must equal 1.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Conditional Probability
Joint Probability

Formulas

P(B' | A') = P(B' ∩ A') / P(A')
P(B' ∩ A') = P(A') * P(B' | A')

Theorems

Conditional Probability Theorem
Multiplication Rule for Probabilities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12