Math Problem Statement
Use the "at least once" rule to find the probability of the following event. Purchasing at least one winning lottery ticket out of 6 tickets when the probability of winning is 0.07 on a single ticket
Solution
To find the probability of purchasing at least one winning ticket out of 6 tickets when the probability of winning on a single ticket is , we use the "at least once" rule.
Solution
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Define the probability of not winning on a single ticket:
If the probability of winning on a single ticket is , then the probability of not winning on a single ticket is: -
Find the probability of not winning on all 6 tickets:
If we have 6 tickets and the probability of not winning on each ticket is , then the probability of not winning on all 6 tickets is: -
Calculate :
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Apply the "at least once" rule:
The probability of winning on at least one ticket (i.e., the complement of not winning on any ticket) is:
Answer
The probability of purchasing at least one winning lottery ticket out of 6 tickets is approximately:
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Related Questions:
- What is the probability of winning on at least two tickets out of six?
- How does the probability change if the winning chance on a single ticket increases to 0.1?
- What would the probability be if 10 tickets are purchased instead of 6?
- Can you calculate the probability of winning on exactly one ticket out of 6?
- How do we calculate the probability of winning at least once if the probability per ticket varies?
Tip:
For problems involving "at least one" scenarios, calculating the probability of the complementary event (none occurring) can simplify the process.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Complementary Events
At Least Once Probability
Formulas
P(at least one) = 1 - (P(no success))^n
Theorems
Complement Rule in Probability
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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