Math Problem Statement
Use the data in the following table, which lists drive-thru order accuracy at popular fast food chains. Assume that orders are randomly selected from those included in the table.
Drive-thru Restaurant
A
B
C
D
Order Accurate
330
278
238
127
Order Not Accurate
34
59
33
12
If two orders are selected, find the probability that they are both accurate. Complete parts (a) and (b) below.
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Part 1
a. Assume that the selections are made with replacement. Are the events independent?
The probability is
. The events
independent.
(Do not round until the final answer. Round to four decimal places as needed.)
Solution
To answer the question about the probability of two orders being accurate with replacement, we first need to determine the following details:
Step 1: Calculate the total number of orders for each restaurant
For each restaurant, the total number of orders is the sum of accurate and inaccurate orders. The data for each restaurant is as follows:
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Restaurant A:
- Accurate Orders = 330
- Not Accurate Orders = 34
- Total Orders = 330 + 34 = 364
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Restaurant B:
- Accurate Orders = 278
- Not Accurate Orders = 59
- Total Orders = 278 + 59 = 337
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Restaurant C:
- Accurate Orders = 238
- Not Accurate Orders = 33
- Total Orders = 238 + 33 = 271
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Restaurant D:
- Accurate Orders = 127
- Not Accurate Orders = 12
- Total Orders = 127 + 12 = 139
Step 2: Find the probability of selecting an accurate order from each restaurant
The probability of selecting an accurate order from a specific restaurant is given by:
Now, let's compute the probability for each restaurant:
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Restaurant A:
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Restaurant B:
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Restaurant C:
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Restaurant D:
Step 3: Assume selections are made with replacement
The probability that both selected orders are accurate is the product of the probabilities of selecting an accurate order in each selection. If selections are made with replacement, then the probability that both orders are accurate from any restaurant is simply:
Let's calculate the probability for each restaurant.
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Restaurant A:
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Restaurant B:
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Restaurant C:
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Restaurant D:
Step 4: Determine if the events are independent
For events to be independent, the probability of the combined event (two orders being accurate) must be the product of their individual probabilities. Since selections are being made with replacement, the events are independent because the second selection does not depend on the first.
Final Answer:
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The probability is:
- For Restaurant A:
- For Restaurant B:
- For Restaurant C:
- For Restaurant D:
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The events are independent.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Events
Independent Events
Formulas
P(Accurate) = Accurate Orders / Total Orders
P(Both Accurate) = P(Accurate) * P(Accurate)
Theorems
Multiplication Rule for Independent Events
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11
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