SOLUTION: The probability that John will come to school on any given day is 82%. What is the probability that he will come to school (5 school days in a week):

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Question 1186757: The probability that John will come to school on any given day is 82%. What is the probability that he will come to school (5 school days in a week):
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, greenestamps:
Answer by ikleyn(52946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The probability under the problem's question is  P =  = 0.37074.    ANSWER


My solution answers the question "Find the probability that John will come to school all 5 days of a week".

Solved.



Answer by greenestamps(13219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


In fact, the way the problem is stated, the question can't be answered, because it is not clear.

Adding "5 school days in a week" as a parenthetical expression does NOT define the problem.

The question might be asking for the probability that he comes to school today, or all 5 days this week, or at least 3 out of 5 days next week, or......


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