Math Problem Statement
In a class of students, the following data table summarizes how many students passed a test and completed the homework due the day of the test. What is the probability that a student failed the test given that they completed the homework?
Solution
To find the probability that a student failed the test given that they completed the homework, we need to use conditional probability.
The formula for conditional probability is:
Where:
- is the event that the student failed the test.
- is the event that the student completed the homework.
From the table:
- The number of students who completed the homework and failed the test is 5.
- The total number of students who completed the homework is .
Thus, the conditional probability is:
So, the probability is:
Would you like more details, or do you have any other questions?
Here are some related questions for further exploration:
- What is the probability that a student passed the test given that they completed the homework?
- What is the probability that a student failed the test given they did not complete the homework?
- What is the overall probability that a student failed the test?
- What is the overall probability that a student completed the homework?
- What is the total number of students in the class?
Tip: Conditional probability helps in determining the likelihood of an event under the condition that another event has occurred, narrowing down the possible outcomes.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Conditional Probability
Formulas
P(A|B) = P(A ∩ B) / P(B)
Theorems
Conditional Probability
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12