SOLUTION: with 28 possible hideouts for 'x', what is the probability that i wouldn't find before he destroys the books that he stole.
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Question 118181: with 28 possible hideouts for 'x', what is the probability that i wouldn't find before he destroys the books that he stole.
can you help me with this problem?
thank you very much
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you check one per day for 24 days, the probability you will not
find him is 4/28
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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