Math Problem Statement
Imagine a software development team managing packages for a new project. The team
uses two different external libraries (Lib π΄ & Lib π΅) for development. Also an internal
testing framework is used by the team Historical Usage Data suggests:
β Developers are twice as likely to use Lib π΄ compared to Lib π΅.
β Developers are twice as likely to use external libraries (π΄ or π΅) compared to the
internal testing framework.
β Developers cannot use both libraries and the internal testing framework together.
β There's a 20% chance a developer might use both Lib π΄ and Lib π΅ together.
Answer the following.
a. Probability of using Lib π΅?
b. Probability of using the Testing Framework?
c. Probability of using Lib π΄ given that Lib π΅ is currently in use?
Solution
Let's analyze and solve the problem step by step.
Assumptions and Definitions
- Lib A = Library A
- Lib B = Library B
- Testing Framework = Internal testing framework
- The probabilities of each event are calculated under the given constraints:
- Developers are twice as likely to use Lib A compared to Lib B.
- Developers are twice as likely to use external libraries (A or B) compared to the Testing Framework.
- A developer cannot use both the Testing Framework and external libraries together.
- There is a 20% probability that a developer uses both Lib A and Lib B together.
Step 1: Probability Definitions
Let the probabilities of using Lib A, Lib B, and the Testing Framework be represented as:
- = Probability of using Lib A.
- = Probability of using Lib B.
- = Probability of using the Testing Framework.
From the question:
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Lib A is twice as likely as Lib B:
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External libraries are twice as likely as the Testing Framework:
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Probability of using both Lib A and Lib B:
-
The total probability of a developer choosing any option must sum to 1:
Step 2: Solve for Probabilities
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Using , let . Then .
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The probability of using external libraries is: Substituting values:
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Using the fact that :
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The total probability is: Substituting : Solve this equation:
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Now we calculate the individual probabilities:
- .
Step 3: Solve for Each Question
a. Probability of using Lib B:
b. Probability of using the Testing Framework:
c. Probability of using Lib A given Lib B is in use:
Using the conditional probability formula: Substitute values:
Final Answers
a.
b.
c.
Follow-Up Questions
- How would these probabilities change if the chance of using both Lib A and Lib B was different?
- What is the probability of using neither the Testing Framework nor the external libraries?
- Can the Testing Framework's usage probability be further broken down into scenarios?
- How does the assumption that libraries and the Testing Framework cannot be used together simplify the problem?
- What if ? How would this affect the results?
Tip: When dealing with probabilities, always check for constraints (e.g., total probability = 1) to validate your results.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability Theory
Conditional Probability
Set Theory
Formulas
P(A βͺ B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A β© B)
P(A | B) = P(A β© B) / P(B)
Total Probability Rule: P(A βͺ B) + P(TF) = 1
Theorems
Law of Total Probability
Conditional Probability Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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