SOLUTION: a problem in statistics is given to three students whose chances of solving are 1/2,3/4,1/4. what is the probability tha problem will be solved?

Algebra ->  Coordinate Systems and Linear Equations  -> Linear Equations and Systems Word Problems -> SOLUTION: a problem in statistics is given to three students whose chances of solving are 1/2,3/4,1/4. what is the probability tha problem will be solved?      Log On


   



Question 1192541: a problem in statistics is given to three students whose chances of solving are
1/2,3/4,1/4. what is the probability tha problem will be solved?

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Probability it won't be solved is (1-0.5, 1-0.75,1-0.25)
or 0.5,0.25,0.75
All three have to occur which is 0.09375
the answer is the complement or 0.90625