SOLUTION: 2.42 ) Four candidates are seeking a vacancy on a school board . If A is twice as likely to be elected a B, and B and C are given about the same chance of being elected , while C i
Algebra.Com
Question 360119: 2.42 ) Four candidates are seeking a vacancy on a school board . If A is twice as likely to be elected a B, and B and C are given about the same chance of being elected , while C is twice as likely to be elected as D , what are the probability that :
a) C will win
b) A will not win ?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Four candidates are seeking a vacancy on a school board . If A is twice as likely to be elected a B, and B and C are given about the same chance of being elected , while C is twice as likely to be elected as D , what are the probability that :
-------
D = D
C = 2D
B = 2D
A = 4D
----
D + 2D + 2D + 4D = 1
9D = 1
------------
D = 1/9
C = 2/9
B = 2/9
A = 4/9
a) C will win:::: 2/9
b) A will not win:::: 5/9
-------
Cheers,
Stan H.
RELATED QUESTIONS
A local election will be held with 12 candidates running for a new county governing... (answered by ikleyn)
Elected Board of Directors. There are 12 members on the board of director for the Newport (answered by edjones)
a,b and c are two horses took part in a race. a is twice as likely to win as b , and b is (answered by fcabanski)
Four runners are competing for a gold medal in 400 meters hurdles. Runner B is twice as... (answered by stanbon)
Four candidates will be elected to the board. Of the 12 running, 6 are Democrats, 4 are... (answered by ikleyn)
Economic Downturn:A general trend of economic decline within Newyork city is reflected by (answered by Boreal)
three horses A B and C are inn a race A is twice as likely to wins as B and B is three... (answered by greenestamps)
In an engineering college committee, a president needs to be elected out of 15 eligible... (answered by stanbon)
three man are seeking public office. candidates a and b are given about the same chance... (answered by stanbon)