What are the probabilities for events A and B in a set of 10 cards?

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The discussion revolves around a probability problem involving a set of 10 cards numbered 1-10. The original poster is tasked with calculating the probabilities of two events: Event A, which is choosing a number less than 8, and Event B, which is choosing an even number. The poster is also asked to draw a Venn Diagram and calculate various probabilities related to these events.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • The original poster attempts to calculate the probabilities for events A and B and raises a question about their calculation for P(A union B). Some participants question the correctness of the percentages provided and suggest that the calculations may be based on incorrect assumptions or methods.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing feedback on the calculations and questioning the methodology used by the original poster. There is no explicit consensus, but some guidance is offered regarding the need to reassess the calculations and the total number of cards.

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Participants note potential errors in the original poster's calculations, particularly regarding the total number of cards used in the probability calculations. There is also mention of the need for a clearer understanding of the problem setup and the implications of including all cards in the calculations.

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I need some help in checking my work, especially #4. Problem: You have a set of 10 cards numbered 1-10. You choose a card at random. Event A is choosing a number less than 8. Event B is choosing an even number. Draw a Venn Diagram and calculate each of the following probabilities:

1) P(A) = 77.8%
2) P(B) = 55.6%
3) P(A intersection B) = 33%
4) P(A union B) = 100%
5) P(A complement) = 22.2%

For #4, my calculations were P(A union B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B). Did I calculate something wrong here?
 
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This should be moved to the homework forums.

Did you draw a picture?

I don't understand your problem 4. What is the probability of drawing a 9?
 
I moved the thread to our homework section.

You have 10 cards with equal probabilities (I guess), where do you get all the odd percentage values from?
The mistake with (4) follows from wrong answers to the previous parts. Alternatively, you could simply count how many cards are in (A union B).

All your answers would be correct if 9 wouldn't be part of the cards.
 
For #1, it looks like you are dividing the number of cards in A by 9. Why? There are 10 cards in all. Same for #2 and others.
 

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