Math Problem Statement
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 Size | 0 Cars | 1 Car | 2 or More Cars | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 22 |
2 to 4 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 26 |
Over 4 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 31 |
Total | 29 | 32 | 18 | 79 |
Questions:
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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 = .
This is correct as shown in the image.
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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 = .
This is correct.
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What is the probability that the chosen respondent lives by themselves?
- Total people who live by themselves = 22.
- Total respondents = 79.
- Probability = .
This is correct.
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What is the probability that the chosen respondent owns no cars?
- Total people who own no cars = 29.
- Total respondents = 79.
- Probability = , but you entered , which is incorrect.
Corrected Answer for Question 4:
The correct probability should be:
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Relative Questions:
- What is the probability that the chosen respondent lives in a family of 2 to 4 and owns exactly 1 car?
- What is the probability that the chosen respondent owns 1 or more cars?
- What is the probability that the chosen respondent lives in a family of over 4 and owns no cars?
- How would you calculate the probability that a respondent either lives in a family of 2 to 4 or owns no cars?
- 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
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