Math Problem Statement

A probability problem based on survey data that summarizes family size and car ownership. The data in the table is organized by family size categories and their corresponding car ownership.

Solution

The image shows a probability problem based on survey data that summarizes family size and car ownership. The data in the table is organized by three family size categories (1, 2 to 4, and over 4) and their corresponding car ownership (0 cars, 1 car, 2 or more cars).

Let's go over the questions and check the probabilities.

Table Summary:

Family Size0 Cars1 Car2 or More CarsTotal
1119222
2 to 4514726
Over 4139931
Total29321879

Questions:

  1. What is the probability that the chosen respondent lives by themselves and owns 2 or more cars?

    • "Lives by themselves" means family size = 1.
    • Look at the row for family size 1 and the column for 2 or more cars.
    • There are 2 people who live by themselves and own 2 or more cars.
    • Total respondents = 79.
    • Probability = 279\frac{2}{79}.

    This is correct as shown in the image.

  2. What is the probability that the chosen respondent lives by themselves or owns 2 or more cars?

    • We are looking for the union of the events: lives by themselves or owns 2 or more cars.
    • People who live by themselves: 22 people (family size 1).
    • People who own 2 or more cars: 18 people.
    • However, 2 people live by themselves and own 2 or more cars. We should not double-count them.
    • Therefore, total for this event = 22 + 18 - 2 = 38.
    • Probability = 3879\frac{38}{79}.

    This is correct.

  3. What is the probability that the chosen respondent lives by themselves?

    • Total people who live by themselves = 22.
    • Total respondents = 79.
    • Probability = 2279\frac{22}{79}.

    This is correct.

  4. What is the probability that the chosen respondent owns no cars?

    • Total people who own no cars = 29.
    • Total respondents = 79.
    • Probability = 2979\frac{29}{79}, but you entered 1122\frac{11}{22}, which is incorrect.

Corrected Answer for Question 4:

The correct probability should be: 2979\frac{29}{79}

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Relative Questions:

  1. What is the probability that the chosen respondent lives in a family of 2 to 4 and owns exactly 1 car?
  2. What is the probability that the chosen respondent owns 1 or more cars?
  3. What is the probability that the chosen respondent lives in a family of over 4 and owns no cars?
  4. How would you calculate the probability that a respondent either lives in a family of 2 to 4 or owns no cars?
  5. What is the complement of the event "the chosen respondent lives by themselves"?

Tip:

When calculating probabilities involving "or," remember to subtract the overlap to avoid double-counting!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Survey Data Analysis

Formulas

Probability = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of outcomes

Theorems

Basic Probability Theorem
Addition Rule of Probability

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12