Math Problem Statement

Complete the given relative frequency distribution and compute the stated relative frequencies. (a) P({1, 3, 5}) (b) P(E') where E = {1, 2, 3}

Solution

Let's first analyze the table provided in the image:

Outcome12345
Rel. Frequency0.20.20.10.1______

We are missing the relative frequency for outcome 5, but since the sum of relative frequencies must equal 1, we can calculate it.

Step 1: Complete the table

To find the missing frequency: Sum of given frequencies=0.2+0.2+0.1+0.1=0.6\text{Sum of given frequencies} = 0.2 + 0.2 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 0.6 Thus, the missing relative frequency for outcome 5 is: Relative frequency of outcome 5=10.6=0.4\text{Relative frequency of outcome 5} = 1 - 0.6 = 0.4

Now the complete table is:

Outcome12345
Rel. Frequency0.20.20.10.10.4

Step 2: Calculate the probabilities

(a) P({1,3,5})P(\{1, 3, 5\})

The probability of this event is the sum of the relative frequencies for outcomes 1, 3, and 5: P({1,3,5})=0.2+0.1+0.4=0.7P(\{1, 3, 5\}) = 0.2 + 0.1 + 0.4 = 0.7

(b) P(E)P(E'), where E={1,2,3}E = \{1, 2, 3\}

First, the probability of EE is the sum of the relative frequencies for outcomes 1, 2, and 3: P(E)=0.2+0.2+0.1=0.5P(E) = 0.2 + 0.2 + 0.1 = 0.5 The complement EE' represents the outcomes not in EE, which are 4 and 5: P(E)=P({4,5})=0.1+0.4=0.5P(E') = P(\{4, 5\}) = 0.1 + 0.4 = 0.5

Final Answers:

  • (a) P({1,3,5})=0.7P(\{1, 3, 5\}) = 0.7
  • (b) P(E)=0.5P(E') = 0.5

Would you like more details on any part of this solution?

Here are some follow-up questions you can explore:

  1. How do you compute the complement of a probability event?
  2. How do relative frequencies relate to empirical probabilities?
  3. What does it mean for the sum of probabilities to equal 1?
  4. How does one calculate probabilities for compound events?
  5. Can the sum of relative frequencies exceed 1 in any case?

Tip: When calculating probabilities, always make sure that all events considered are mutually exclusive, and their total probability sums to 1.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Relative Frequency
Set Theory

Formulas

Sum of relative frequencies = 1
P(A) = Sum of relative frequencies for outcomes in A
P(E') = 1 - P(E)

Theorems

Complement Rule in Probability

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10