SOLUTION: The probability of going to a resort and winning a new car is 1 in 52,000. If 5,000 people visit a resort, how many would be expected to win a new car?

Question 593870: The probability of going to a resort and winning a new car is 1 in 52,000.
If 5,000 people visit a resort, how many would be expected to win a new car?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The probability of going to a resort and winning a new car is 1 in 52,000.
If 5,000 people visit a resort, how many would be expected to win a new car?
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E(x) = n*p = 5000(1/52000) = 0.0962 person
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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