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Week 2 Discussion Board
Answer the following question, making sure to explain your
thinking in detail....
Week 2 Discussion Board
- Answer the following question, making sure to explain your
thinking in detail.
An organization estimates that 31% of new cars have a cosmetic
defect, such as a scratch or a dent, when they are delivered to car
dealers. This same organization believes that 6% have a functional
defect – something that doesn’t work properly – and that 2% of new
cars have both types of problems.
- If you buy a new car, what is the probability that it has some
kind of defect?
- What is the probability that it has a cosmetic defect but no
functional defect?
- If you notice a dent on a new car (cosmetic defect), what is
the probability it has a functional defect?
- Are the two kinds of defects disjoint events? Explain.
- Do you think the two kinds of defects are independent events?
Explain.
- Find one aspect of this week’s material that is relevant to
college, career, or everyday life. Provide some detail on how it
could be important.