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Topic: DS question on probability
PostSun Nov 01, 2009 4:08 pm Reply with quote
what is the prob that a randomly selected studenti is male with brown hair?

1-) 1/3 of students have brown hair
2-) 1/2 students are male.


Please detail your reasoning.
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PostSun Nov 01, 2009 7:18 pm Reply with quote
IMO:C

P = Probability of choosing Male AND probability of choosing brown hairs.

1/2*1/3 = 1/6
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PostSat Nov 07, 2009 8:30 am Reply with quote
IMO E what's OA
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