SOLUTION: Model one accounts for 80% of unit sales and model two for 20% of unit sales. However, they have to replace 10% of model one and 18% of model two because of defects.If a unit is s

Algebra ->  Algebra  -> Probability-and-statistics -> SOLUTION: Model one accounts for 80% of unit sales and model two for 20% of unit sales. However, they have to replace 10% of model one and 18% of model two because of defects.If a unit is s      Log On

Ad: Algebrator™ solves your algebra problems and provides step-by-step explanations!
Ad: Algebra Solved!™: algebra software solves algebra homework problems with step-by-step help!

   


Question 183916: Model one accounts for 80% of unit sales and model two for 20% of unit sales. However, they have to replace 10% of model one and 18% of model two because of defects.If a unit is selected at random what is the probability that it is defective?
Answer by edjones(7311) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.8*.1=.08
.2*.18=.036
.08+.036=.116 probability that it is defective.
.
Ed