Probability - A and B are two weak students

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion centers on calculating the probability that two weak students, A and B, solve a mathematics problem correctly given their individual probabilities of success (1/8 for A and 1/12 for B) and the probability of them making a common mistake (1/1001). Using Bayes' theorem, the calculated probability of their answer being correct is 1000/1077. The participants confirm that if both students solve the problem correctly, they will provide the same correct answer, leading to a minor discrepancy in the results that is negligible up to three decimal places.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic probability concepts
  • Familiarity with Bayes' theorem
  • Knowledge of conditional probability
  • Ability to perform calculations involving fractions
NEXT STEPS
  • Study advanced applications of Bayes' theorem in probability theory
  • Learn about conditional probability and its implications in real-world scenarios
  • Explore common mistakes in probability calculations and how to avoid them
  • Practice solving probability problems involving multiple events and outcomes
USEFUL FOR

Students studying probability theory, educators teaching mathematics, and anyone interested in improving their problem-solving skills in statistics.

zorro
Messages
1,378
Reaction score
0
Probability - A and B are two weak students...

Homework Statement



A and b are two weak students in Mathematics. The chances of their solving a problem correctly is 1/8 and 1/12. The probability of them making a common mistake is 1/1001 and they obtain the same answer. Find the chance that their answer is correct.


The Attempt at a Solution



Let E1 be the event that A and B solve correctly
E2 be the event that A and B solve incorrectly.
K be the event that they obtain same answer.

P(E1) = 1/8 x 1/12
P(K/E1)= 1000/1001
P(E2) = 7/8 x 11/12
P(K/E2) = 1/1001

Now by Baye's theorem,

P(E1/K) = P(E1)xP(K/E1)/...

I got the answer as 1000/1077
The answer given is
13/14

There is a very very small difference in two answers.They are correct upto 3 decimal places.

Please tell me where is my mistake.
 
Physics news on Phys.org


If I understand correctly, P(K/E1) = 1. If they both get the correct answer, they get the same correct answer.
 
Last edited:


You are right. I got it.
Thank you verymuch!
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
3K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
5K
Replies
12
Views
4K
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 24 ·
Replies
24
Views
3K
Replies
1
Views
2K
Replies
29
Views
3K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K