Probability problem----need help

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Probability problem----need help

by vaivish » Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:18 am
9. The probability of pulling a black ball out of a glass jar is 1/X. The probability of pulling a black ball out of a glass jar and breaking the jar is 1/Y. What is the probability of breaking the jar?

a) 1/(XY).
b) X/Y.
c) Y/X.
d) 1/(X+Y).
e) 1/(X-Y).
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by chidcguy » Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:33 am
P( A & B ) = P(A) P(B)

If A is pulling the ball out of jar and B is breaking the jar, A & B is pulling the ball and breaking the jar.

1/Y= 1/X . P (B)

P(B) = X/Y

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thanks

by vaivish » Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:35 am
thanks dude...it was pretty simple...