SOLUTION: 2.100 ) The probability that a one-car accident is due to faulty brakes is 0.04 , the probability that a one-car accident is correctly attributed to faulty brakes is 0.82 , and th
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Question 362036: 2.100 ) The probability that a one-car accident is due to faulty brakes is 0.04 , the probability that a one-car accident is correctly attributed to faulty brakes is 0.82 , and the probability that a one-car accident is incorrectly attributed to faulty brakes is 0.03 . What is the probability that :
a) A one-car accident will be attributed to faulty brakes;
b) A one-car accident attributed to faulty brakes was actually due to faulty brakes .
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a)
.04*.82=.0328
.0328 + 0.03 = .0628 Probability a one-car accident will be attributed to faulty brakes.
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b)
.04*.82=.0328
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Ed
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