Math Problem Statement

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Suppose that a malfunction was reported, and it was found to be caused by other human errors. What is the probability that it came from Station C?

Solution

To solve the problem, we need to calculate the probability that the malfunction caused by other human errors came from Station C.

Information from the table:

  • Malfunctions caused by other human errors:
    • Station A: 7
    • Station B: 7
    • Station C: 5
  • Total malfunctions caused by other human errors = 7+7+5=197 + 7 + 5 = 19.

Formula for Probability:

The probability is calculated as: P(Station C | Other Human Errors)=Number of malfunctions caused by other human errors at Station CTotal malfunctions caused by other human errorsP(\text{Station C | Other Human Errors}) = \frac{\text{Number of malfunctions caused by other human errors at Station C}}{\text{Total malfunctions caused by other human errors}}

Substitution:

P(Station C | Other Human Errors)=519P(\text{Station C | Other Human Errors}) = \frac{5}{19}

Simplified Probability:

P(Station C | Other Human Errors)=0.263(approx)P(\text{Station C | Other Human Errors}) = 0.263 (approx)

Final Answer:

The probability that the malfunction caused by other human errors came from Station C is approximately 0.263 or 26.3%.

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Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What is the probability of a malfunction caused by computer errors being from Station B?
  2. How can you calculate the total probability for all causes across stations?
  3. What assumptions are made in these calculations?
  4. How would the probability change if the malfunction data were weighted differently?
  5. How does this scenario relate to conditional probability in general?

Tip: Always sum the total of specific events to ensure your

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Conditional Probability

Formulas

P(A|B) = Number of desired outcomes / Total number of outcomes

Theorems

Basic Probability Rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12