Math Problem Statement
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Solution
The image shows a probability question based on a table. Let me extract and analyze the content to solve the problem.
Table Data (Assumed from Image):
Gender | Total | Right Handed | Left Handed | Ambidextrous |
---|---|---|---|---|
Male | 20 | 16 (80%) | 3 (15%) | 1 (5%) |
Female | 20 | 18 (90%) | 2 (10%) | 0 (0%) |
Question:
The problem asks to find the probability that a randomly chosen person is either male or right-handed.
Solution:
Step 1: Determine the total number of people.
Total people = Males + Females = 20 (Male) + 20 (Female) = 40 people.
Step 2: Calculate the number of males.
Number of males = 20.
Step 3: Calculate the number of right-handed people.
- Right-handed males: 16
- Right-handed females: 18 Total right-handed = 16 + 18 = 34.
Step 4: Calculate the probability of selecting a male or right-handed person.
Since there might be overlap (male and right-handed), we use the formula for the union of two events:
Where:
- is the probability of choosing a male.
- is the probability of choosing a right-handed person.
- is the probability of choosing a male who is also right-handed.
Now, applying the formula:
Final Answer:
The probability that a randomly chosen person is either male or right-handed is 0.95.
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Relative Questions:
- How do we calculate the probability of mutually exclusive events?
- What is the significance of subtracting in the formula?
- How would the probability change if the table data were altered slightly?
- How do we calculate conditional probability from this table?
- What is the complement rule in probability, and how does it apply here?
Tip:
When dealing with "or" probability scenarios involving two characteristics, always consider the possibility of overlap (i.e., individuals who possess both characteristics).
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Statistics
Formulas
Probability of union of events
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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