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justinbaker
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ok so what am i doing wrong here? this was the only question i missed on my exam, and its driving me crazy...
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SUMMARY
The forum discussion centers on a tree diagram problem related to probability calculations in an exam context. The participant initially proposed the formula (95+8-N)/100000 to determine the probability of being bitten by a pet, where N represents the number of pet owners bitten by both their own and other pets. However, they later reconsidered and suggested that the correct probability should be calculated as 95/103, indicating a misunderstanding of conditional probabilities. This highlights the importance of accurately interpreting the problem's parameters and the relationships between events.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of conditional probability
- Familiarity with tree diagrams in probability
- Basic knowledge of probability formulas
- Experience with exam-style problem-solving techniques
- Study conditional probability and its applications
- Learn how to construct and interpret tree diagrams
- Practice solving exam-style probability problems
- Review common pitfalls in probability calculations
Students preparing for exams in statistics or probability, educators teaching probability concepts, and anyone looking to improve their problem-solving skills in mathematical contexts.
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