probability

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    In a home theater system, the probability that the video components need...

    ...repair within 1 year is 0.01? the probability that the electronic components need repair within 1 year is 0.007, and the probability that the audio components need repair within 1 year is 0.002. Assuming the events are independent, find the following probabilities. (Round your answers to four...
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    The probability of Rose going through science class without laughing is 26%. What...

    ...is the probability of Rose? ---going through exactly 4 of her next 5 science classes without laughing? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent!
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    What's the probability someone has a stereo given they do NOT have a

    computer? READ FOR PROBLEM :)? There are 120 students, 60 said they have ONLY a stereo, 40 say they have ONLY a computer, and 15 said they had both. Thanks! FYI, I am doing my homework. This was a 30 problem packet and my bad for not understanding how to do 2 of them. Gosh people.
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    suppose u were interested in knowing the probability that a family with 6 children

    Most basic probability chart for genetics are "punnet chart" look that up.
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    DNA probability of an uncle/niece relationship?

    If I were to have the alleged daughter of my brother and my DNA compared what type of probability or percentage should I expect if we are actually related? I realize it won't be 99.999% probability. I am unable to obtain my brother's DNA. I am not sure how I would interpret the results if the...
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    Statistics & Probability help..deals with Sample Surveys?

    Okay, I honestly have no clue what to do with this chapter. If someone could please explain the steps that would be awesome(for three problems) then I can complete the rest of my homework. - Explain why each of the following simulations fail to model the real simulation properly. 1. Use a...
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    What is the probability of being caught using BitTorrent?

    I know using the program BitTorrent is completely legal but downloading illegal torrents isn't. For example i have downloaded harry potter 6 (film) and plants vs zombies (game). What is the probability of being caught and penalised? TY :/
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    what is the probability that you get caught for useing bittorrent?

    i have a friend that is very paranoide about using bit torrentt and i want to know on a scale of 1-10 how often is it people get caugth
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    what is the probability of getting first 3 pups out of litter of 7?

    probability question
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    What is the overall average probability someone is gay?

    My teacher told me that 1 out of 4 people are gay. And stated it was a fact. But I can't find anything accurate on the internet they all say different things. Im in the UK by the way.
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    Introduction to probability?

    Suppose that 75 percent of the people in a certain metropolitan area live int he city and 25 percent of the people live in the suburbs. If 1200 people attending a certain concert represent a random sample from the metropolitan area, what is the probability that the number of people from the...
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    Introduction to probability.?

    Suppose the proportion of defective items in a large manufactured lot is 0.2. What is the smallest sample of items that must be taken from the lot in order for the probability to be at least 0.99 that the proportion of defective items in the sample will be less that 0.25? well, it's not like I...
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    How do i solve this prediction probability problem?

    3. The table shows the colors and number of marbles of the first 15 marbles sold at a store. Predict how many orange marbles will be sold if a total of 60 marbles are sold. Color Number of Marbles White 1 Blue 6 Green 3 Orange 5 How do i find the answer?
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    Is introduction to probability and statistics hard for a non math student?

    i hate algebra and figured i would take this
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    What do you think about the probability of Raymond Kurzweil's predictions?

    He says that within 50 years we will be able to upload our minds into machines. Real possibility or pipe dream?
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    Got a probability riddle that I can't figure out.......?

    Hey, my teacher gave us this question and he gave us the answer but I can't for the life of me figure out how he came to it. Here is the question: Four candidates are running for Mayor of Fernville. If A is twice as likely to win as B [that is P(A) = 2P(B)], B is two-thirds as likely as C to...
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    For those who saw Derren Brown or love arguing about probability (I'm

    not a maths genuis, and need advice!!)? My husband and me are arguing over whether the example of which side the coin lands on, either heads or tails is the same as which pepper is pulled out of a bag containing 2 peppers, 1 red and 1 green, either red or green. I maintain it is more likely to...
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    What is the probability of becoming a journalist?

    Today, I need to know the job prospects of being a journalist, in north america, specifically in canada.!!! 10 pts to best answer!!!!!
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    What is the probability that I would be approved for a breast reduction?

    *I wear a size 38DD bra *I weight 147 *Im not over weight, the weight is from my boobs I have all the symptoms of big boobs, ie..strap groves in my shoulder, bad posture, back pain, If you had a breast reduction. How did you get the insurance company to pay for it? How long did it take for...
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