SOLUTION: The odds of rain in June are 13:7. If rain on successive days is independent
a.Find the probability that it will rain
b. Find the probability that it will rain in 3 days
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Question 764078: The odds of rain in June are 13:7. If rain on successive days is independent
a.Find the probability that it will rain
b. Find the probability that it will rain in 3 days in a row
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The odds of rain in June are 13:7. If rain on successive days is independent
a.Find the probability that it will rain
P(rain) = 13/(13+7) = 13/20
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b. Find the probability that it will rain in 3 days in a row
P(rain for 3) = (13/20)^3 = 0.2746
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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