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:

P(AB)=P(AB)P(B)P(A|B) = \frac{P(A \cap B)}{P(B)}

Where:

  • AA is the event that the student failed the test.
  • BB 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 14+5=1914 + 5 = 19.

Thus, the conditional probability is:

P(Failed the testCompleted the homework)=519P(\text{Failed the test} | \text{Completed the homework}) = \frac{5}{19}

So, the probability is:

P=5190.263P = \frac{5}{19} \approx 0.263

Would you like more details, or do you have any other questions?

Here are some related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the probability that a student passed the test given that they completed the homework?
  2. What is the probability that a student failed the test given they did not complete the homework?
  3. What is the overall probability that a student failed the test?
  4. What is the overall probability that a student completed the homework?
  5. 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