In: Statistics and Probability
Jennifer is a competitive runner. In the past she has won 40% of races in within a season. This season she will compete in 10 races
1. Find the probability that she will will exactly 3 races this season.
2. Find the probability that she will win between 3 and 5 races (inclusive) this season
Probability of win for Jennifer, w = 0.4
Probability of losing for Jennifer, l = 1 - 0.4 = 0.6.
Jennifer is participating in 10 races.
Probability of winning in n races, P(n) = * wn * l(10-n) = * 0.4n * 0.6(10-n)
1. Probability that she will will exactly 3 races,
P(3) = * 0.43 * 0.6(10-3)
P(3) = * 0.43 * 0.67 = 0.215
2. Probability that she will win between 3 and 5 races (inclusive) :
P(3 X 5) = P(3) + P(4) + P(5) = * 0.43 * 0.6(10-3) + * 0.44 * 0.6(10-4) + * 0.45 * 0.6(10-5)
P(3 X 5) = 0.2150+ 0.2508 + 0.2007 = 0.6665 = 66.65%.
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