Math Problem Statement

Given that every thirtieth person in line will get a coupon for a free box of popcorn at the movies, what is the probability that you don’t get a coupon when you’re in line? Enter a fraction or round your answer to 4 decimal places, if necessary

Solution

The problem states that every 30th person in line gets a coupon, meaning that 1 out of every 30 people will receive a coupon.

Step 1: Calculate the probability of getting a coupon.

Since every 30th person gets a coupon, the probability of getting a coupon is: P(getting a coupon)=130P(\text{getting a coupon}) = \frac{1}{30}

Step 2: Calculate the probability of not getting a coupon.

The probability of not getting a coupon is the complement of the probability of getting one, which is: P(not getting a coupon)=1130=2930P(\text{not getting a coupon}) = 1 - \frac{1}{30} = \frac{29}{30}

Thus, the probability that you don’t get a coupon is: P(not getting a coupon)=2930P(\text{not getting a coupon}) = \frac{29}{30}

Final Answer:

The probability that you don’t get a coupon is: 29300.9667\frac{29}{30} \approx 0.9667 If you want to round it to four decimal places, it is: 0.96670.9667

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are five related questions:

  1. What is the probability of getting a coupon if you're in a line of 90 people?
  2. If 300 people are in line, how many would you expect to get a coupon?
  3. What is the probability of getting a coupon if you stand in line twice?
  4. How does the probability change if every 20th person gets a coupon instead?
  5. What is the probability of not getting a coupon if you stand in line 3 times?

Tip: When calculating complementary probabilities, remember that they are always 1P(event)1 - P(\text{event}).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Complementary Events

Formulas

P(getting a coupon) = 1/30
P(not getting a coupon) = 1 - P(getting a coupon)

Theorems

Complement Rule in Probability

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8