Math Problem Statement
) Find the probability that at most one of these 10 packages will not arrive at its destination within the specified time.
Solution
Let's define the problem mathematically:
- Suppose each package independently arrives on time with probability .
- The probability of a package not arriving on time is .
- We have 10 packages, so this follows a binomial distribution:
where represents the number of packages that do not arrive on time.
We need to find the probability that at most one package is delayed:
Using the binomial probability formula:
For (no package is delayed):
For (one package is delayed):
Thus, the total probability is:
Next Steps:
- If you provide the probability (or ), I can calculate the exact value.
- Let me know if you want an explanation on binomial distributions.
Here are five related questions:
- What is the probability that exactly two packages will not arrive on time?
- How does the probability change if the number of packages increases to 20?
- What is the expected number of packages that do not arrive on time?
- How do we approximate this probability using a normal distribution?
- How can we use the Poisson distribution to approximate this scenario?
Tip:
In large binomial problems, the normal approximation can simplify probability calculations.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Binomial Distribution
Combinatorics
Formulas
P(X = k) = \binom{n}{k} q^k (1-q)^{n-k}
P(X \leq 1) = P(X = 0) + P(X = 1)
Theorems
Binomial Distribution Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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