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anette19
Jan 26, 2010, 07:02 PM
what is the probability of P(less than 6)? Write the answer as a decimal
Alty
Jan 26, 2010, 07:11 PM
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EmoPrincess
Jan 26, 2010, 07:54 PM
Think of it the same way as your marble problem. The part divided by the whole. What is your part in this problem? What is your whole?
anette19
Jan 26, 2010, 08:57 PM
1/5
EmoPrincess
Jan 26, 2010, 09:09 PM
Can you explain your work please?
Unknown008
Jan 27, 2010, 10:38 AM
I told you how to do a similar problem on one of your threads, anette19.
Here, it is asking you what is the probability of having less than 6, which means either of 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.
the or means that you add each probability.
Try again now.