Math Problem Statement

At Denver International Airport, 84% of recent flights have arrived on time. A sample of 13 flights is studied. Find the probabilities for the following: (a) all 13 flights were on time, (b) exactly 11 flights were on time, (c) 11 or more flights were on time.

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The problem relates to finding probabilities regarding flights being on time. Here’s the information:

  • At Denver International Airport, 84% of recent flights arrive on time.
  • A sample of 13 flights is studied.
  • We need to find certain probabilities, as seen in the three parts of the question (a), (b), and (c).

(a) Probability that all 13 flights were on time

The probability that a single flight is on time is 0.84 (since 84% arrive on time). To find the probability that all 13 flights are on time, we calculate the product of the probabilities of each individual flight being on time.

The formula is:

P(all 13 flights on time)=(0.84)13P(\text{all 13 flights on time}) = (0.84)^{13}

This gives:

P(all 13 flights on time)0.0931P(\text{all 13 flights on time}) \approx 0.0931

(b) Probability that exactly 11 of the flights were on time

To find the probability that exactly 11 out of the 13 flights were on time, we use the binomial probability formula:

P(X=k)=(nk)pk(1p)nkP(X = k) = \binom{n}{k} p^k (1-p)^{n-k}

Where:

  • n=13n = 13 (the total number of trials, or flights)
  • k=11k = 11 (the number of successes, or flights that are on time)
  • p=0.84p = 0.84 (the probability of a flight being on time)
  • 1p=0.161 - p = 0.16 (the probability of a flight being late)

Using this formula, we get:

P(X=11)0.5005P(X = 11) \approx 0.5005

(c) Probability that 11 or more flights were on time

This is a cumulative probability, where we need to find the probability that 11, 12, or 13 flights were on time. This can be computed by summing up the binomial probabilities for k=11,12,13k = 11, 12, 13.

Thus:

P(X11)=P(X=11)+P(X=12)+P(X=13)P(X \geq 11) = P(X = 11) + P(X = 12) + P(X = 13)

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Binomial Distribution

Formulas

P(all 13 flights on time) = (0.84)^13
P(X = k) = (n choose k) * p^k * (1-p)^(n-k) (binomial probability formula)

Theorems

Binomial Distribution
Probability Theory

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12