Math Problem Statement

A bag contains 3 pink gumballs, 4 red gumballs, and 2 green gumballs. Find the probability that at least one red gumball is drawn if there are 5 drawings that occur and the gumballs are replaced after each draw. Round your answer to two decimal places.

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Solution

To find the probability that at least one red gumball is drawn in 5 drawings, with replacement, follow these steps:

Step 1: Total Probability

The total number of gumballs in the bag is: 3+4+2=93 + 4 + 2 = 9

The probability of drawing a red gumball is: P(Red)=49P(\text{Red}) = \frac{4}{9}

The probability of not drawing a red gumball in one draw is: P(Not Red)=1P(Red)=149=59P(\text{Not Red}) = 1 - P(\text{Red}) = 1 - \frac{4}{9} = \frac{5}{9}

Step 2: Probability of No Red Gumballs in 5 Draws

The probability of not drawing a red gumball in 5 consecutive draws is: P(No Red in 5 Draws)=(59)5P(\text{No Red in 5 Draws}) = \left(\frac{5}{9}\right)^5

Calculate this value: P(No Red in 5 Draws)=(59)5=3125590490.0529P(\text{No Red in 5 Draws}) = \left(\frac{5}{9}\right)^5 = \frac{3125}{59049} \approx 0.0529

Step 3: Probability of At Least One Red Gumball

The probability of at least one red gumball is the complement of not drawing any red gumballs: P(At Least One Red)=1P(No Red in 5 Draws)P(\text{At Least One Red}) = 1 - P(\text{No Red in 5 Draws})

Substitute the value: P(At Least One Red)=10.05290.9471P(\text{At Least One Red}) = 1 - 0.0529 \approx 0.9471

Final Answer:

P(At Least One Red)0.95P(\text{At Least One Red}) \approx 0.95

Rounded Answer:

0.95


Would you like more detailed steps or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How would the probability change if the gumballs were not replaced after each draw?
  2. What is the probability of drawing exactly 2 red gumballs in 5 draws with replacement?
  3. How does the probability of not drawing any red gumballs change with more draws?
  4. If a new color of gumballs is added, how do the probabilities adjust?
  5. Can you calculate the expected number of red gumballs drawn in 5 trials?

Tip: Always consider whether the events are independent (like here, with replacement) or dependent, as it significantly affects the probability calculations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Complement Rule
Independent Events

Formulas

P(Not Event) = 1 - P(Event)
P(No Red in 5 Draws) = (P(Not Red))^5
P(At Least One Red) = 1 - P(No Red in 5 Draws)

Theorems

Complement Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12