SOLUTION: Determine the probability that you will get one red light in a row of five lights. assume red and green are equally likely occurrences.
A. 5/16 B. 3/16 C. 1/32 D. 5/32
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A. 5/16 B. 3/16 C. 1/32 D. 5/32
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Question 452948: Determine the probability that you will get one red light in a row of five lights. assume red and green are equally likely occurrences.
A. 5/16 B. 3/16 C. 1/32 D. 5/32 Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Determine the probability that you will get one red light in a row of five lights. assume red and green are equally likely occurrences.
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The optional answers you have listed imply there is an
equal chance of getting or not getting a red light.
If that is true, P(x = 1) = 5C1(1/2)^1(1/2)^4 = 5/32
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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A. 5/16 B. 3/16 C. 1/32 D. 5/32
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