lorijessica16
May 11, 2009, 04:28 PM
Can someone help me with this problem thanks.
George estimates that there is a 30% chance of rain the next day if he waters the lawn, a 40% chance if he washes the car, and a 50% chance if he plans a trip to the beach. Assuming George's estimates are accurate, what are the odds
a) in favour of rain tomorrow if he waters the lawn?
b) in favour of rain tomorrow if he washes the car?
c) against rain tomorrow if he plans a trip to the beach?
Answers:
a) 3:7
b) 2:3
c) 1:1
George estimates that there is a 30% chance of rain the next day if he waters the lawn, a 40% chance if he washes the car, and a 50% chance if he plans a trip to the beach. Assuming George's estimates are accurate, what are the odds
a) in favour of rain tomorrow if he waters the lawn?
b) in favour of rain tomorrow if he washes the car?
c) against rain tomorrow if he plans a trip to the beach?
Answers:
a) 3:7
b) 2:3
c) 1:1