Pobability pmf of 1 thing is greater than another* help needed*

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In summary, the probability of the red army winning in the game of Risk is determined by rolling three dice and comparing the highest number rolled by each army. If there is a tie, the blue army is declared the winner. To calculate the probability, you can use the cumulative distribution function (cdf) and set x=k for the red army and x=k-1 for the blue army. This will give you the probability of both armies rolling their respective highest numbers, and you can multiply them to find the overall probability of the red army winning.
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Pobability pmf of 1 thing is greater than another*urgent help needed*

Homework Statement



In the game of Risk, battles are decided by the rolling of dice. Suppose that there are two armies,
red and blue. The red army rolls three dice and the blue army rolls two dice. Whichever army rolls
the highest number (on a single die) is declared the winner. In the event of a tie (both armies have
the same highest number), the blue army is declared the winner.

(c) Calculate the probability that the red army wins.

Homework Equations



cdf=cumulative distribution function=p(x<=X)

The Attempt at a Solution


I don't know how to do last question. But i have this info to answer it.i collected this info by answering question 1 + 2 which i have not included here.


[PLAIN]http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/8079/pmfdf.gif
 
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anyone
 
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i think we let x=k

pmf a> pmf b

let pmf a = p(x=k)
pmf b=p(x=k-1)

then pmf a * pmf b = p(x=k)*p(x=k-1).....is this correct
 

Related to Pobability pmf of 1 thing is greater than another* help needed*

1. What is the probability pmf of one thing being greater than another?

The probability pmf (probability mass function) is a mathematical function that gives the probability of a discrete random variable taking on a certain value. In this case, it represents the probability of one thing being greater than another, and its value depends on the specific variables and their respective probabilities.

2. How do you calculate the probability pmf of one thing being greater than another?

To calculate the probability pmf, you need to know the probabilities of each variable and their respective values. Then, you can use the formula P(X > Y) = ∑ P(X = x) * P(Y = y), where X and Y are the two variables and x and y are their respective values. This formula represents the sum of the probabilities of all the possible combinations where X is greater than Y.

3. Can the probability pmf of one thing being greater than another be greater than 1?

No, the probability pmf cannot be greater than 1. It represents the probability of an event occurring, and the maximum probability of an event occurring is 1 (100%). If the calculated probability is greater than 1, it means there was an error in the calculations.

4. How does the probability pmf of one thing being greater than another relate to probability distributions?

The probability pmf is one way of representing the probability distribution of two variables. It shows the relationship between the probabilities of the two variables and their respective values. The shape of the probability pmf can also give insights into the distribution, such as whether it is skewed or symmetrical.

5. Are there any limitations to using the probability pmf to compare two variables?

Yes, there are some limitations to using the probability pmf to compare two variables. It assumes that both variables are discrete and that there is no correlation between them. It also does not take into account the sample size, which can affect the accuracy of the results. Additionally, it can only be used for comparing two variables, and not for multiple variables.

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