SOLUTION: The probability is 1 in 4,000,000 that a single auto trip in the United States will result in a fatality. Over a lifetime, an average U.S. driver takes 50,000 trips. (a) What is th

Question 128753: The probability is 1 in 4,000,000 that a single auto trip in the United States will result in a fatality. Over a lifetime, an average U.S. driver takes 50,000 trips. (a) What is the probability of a fatal accident over a lifetime? Explain your reasoning carefully. Hint: Assume independent events. Why might the assumption of independence be violated? (b) Why might a driver be tempted not to use a seat belt "just on this trip"?
You helped with this one,but the instructor is stating the probability is so small that it's undeterined how many will attemp; to not where a seat belt. where in the question does he come up with that answer? I am not seeing it.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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