document.write( "Question 266358: Rural speed limits for all 50 states are indicated below:\r
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document.write( "60 mph: 1
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document.write( "65 mph: 18
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document.write( "70 mph: 18
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document.write( "75 mph: 13\r
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document.write( "Choose one state at random. Find the probability that its speed limit is:\r
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document.write( "a. 60 or 70 mph
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document.write( "b. greater than 65 mph
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document.write( "c. 70 miles per hour or less\r
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document.write( "Thanks for your help! \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #195772 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Rural speed limits for all 50 states are indicated below: \n" ); document.write( "60 mph: 1 \n" ); document.write( "65 mph: 18 \n" ); document.write( "70 mph: 18 \n" ); document.write( "75 mph: 13 \n" ); document.write( "Choose one state at random. Find the probability that its speed limit is: \n" ); document.write( "a. 60 or 70 mph \n" ); document.write( "Prob = (# of ways to succeed)/(# of possible choices) = (1+18)/50 \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "b. greater than 65 mph \n" ); document.write( "Prob = (18+13)/50 = 31/50 \n" ); document.write( "-------------------- \n" ); document.write( "c. 70 miles per hour or less \n" ); document.write( "Prob = (18 + 18 + 1) = 37/50 \n" ); document.write( "================================== \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |