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

Algebra ->  Algebra  -> Probability-and-statistics -> 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      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 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(7569) About Me  (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.
.
b)
.04*.82=.0328
.
Ed