MHB What is the Probability of Getting 13 out of 46?

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The discussion centers on calculating the probability of selecting 13 boys from a total of 46 students. One participant initially miscalculates the total possibilities by not considering that the selection is limited to boys. The correct probability should reflect the ratio of boys who watch television to the total number of boys. The final consensus indicates that the probability is expressed as 13 out of 46. Accurate understanding of conditional probabilities is emphasized throughout the conversation.
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the numbers in () and boxes are mine, easy problem but still can make mistakes..(Wasntme)
 
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karush said:
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the numbers in () and boxes are mine, easy problem but still can make mistakes..(Wasntme)

Hey karush!

Your table looks just fine and so is your answer to the first question.

However, for the second question, you have to consider what the total number of possibilities is. Apparently you thought it was a 100, but then you did not take into account that it is given that it is a boy. You should look only at the boys.
 
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Hey karush!

Your table looks just fine and so is your answer to the first question.

However, for the second question, you have to consider what the total number of possibilities is. Apparently you thought it was a 100, but then you did not take into account that it is given that it is a boy. You should look only at the boys.

see what you mean, so it should be $\displaystyle\frac{13}{38}$
 
karush said:
see what you mean, so it should be $\displaystyle\frac{13}{38}$

Nope. Not yet.
It should be the number of boys that watch television divided by the total number of boys.
You just calculated the probability that a student is a boy, given that (s)he prefers to watch television.
 
$\displaystyle\frac{13}{46}$ :cool:
 
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