Probability and Statistics — Test Answers

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Aaron, Bob, and Charlotte are running a race. Which event would be considered dependent?

A
determining whose coach runs the stopwatch
B
determining the chance that Bob comes in first or third
C
determining first, second, and third place runners
D
determining which person begins on the inside lane
5

Christina is randomly choosing three movies to take on vacation from nine action movies, seven science fiction movies, and four comedies. Which statement is true?

A
The probability that Christina will not choose all action movies can be expressed as 1 minus the fraction with numerator 9 cap c sub 3 and denominator 20 cap c sub 3 .
B
The probability that Christina will choose three action movies can be expressed as the fraction with numerator sub 20 mathrm cap c sub 3 and denominator sub 9 mathrm cap c sub 3 .
C
The probability that Christina will not choose all comedies can be expressed as 1 minus the fraction with numerator 4 cap c sub 3 and denominator 20 cap c sub 4 .
D
The probability that Christina will choose three comedies can be expressed as the fraction with numerator 1 and denominator sub 4 mathrm cap c sub 3 .
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Brent’s after-school game club has 12 members from which a six-member team is created. Miguel’s after-school sports club has 10 members from which a six-member team is created. Which student’s club has more possible combinations for his six-member team?

A
Brent’s club has more possible team combinations because he has fewer members on each team than Miguel’s does.
B
Miguel’s club has more possible team combinations because he has more members on each team than Brent does.
C
Brent’s club has more possible team combinations because there are more members to choose from.
D
Miguel’s club has more possible team combinations because there are fewer members in his club.
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A security alarm requires a four-digit code. The code can use the digits 0 - 9 and the digits cannot be repeated. Which expression can be used to determine the probability of the alarm code beginning with a number greater than 7 ?

A
the fraction with numerator open paren sub 2 cap p sub 1 close paren times open paren sub 9 cap p sub 3 close paren and denominator sub 10 cap p sub 4
B
the fraction with numerator open paren sub 10 cap p sub 1 close paren times open paren sub 9 cap p sub 3 close paren and denominator sub 10 cap p sub 4
C
the fraction with numerator open paren sub 10 cap c sub 1 close paren times open paren sub 9 cap c sub 3 close paren and denominator sub 10 cap c sub 4
D
the fraction with numerator open paren sub 2 cap c sub 1 close paren times open paren sub 9 cap c sub 3 close paren and denominator sub 10 cap c sub 4
9

Eight identical slips of paper, each containing one number from one to eight, inclusive, are mixed up inside a bag. Subset cap A of the sample space represents the complement of the event in which the number 6 is drawn from the bag. Which shows subset cap A ?

A
cap A is equal to 1 comma 2 comma 3 comma 4 comma 5 comma 6 comma 7 comma 8
B
cap A is equal to 6
C
cap A is equal to 1 comma 3 comma 5 comma 7
D
cap A is equal to 1 comma 2 comma 3 comma 4 comma 5 comma 7 comma 8
10

A spinner is divided into eight equal-sized sections, numbered from 1 to 8 , inclusive. What is true about spinning the spinner one time? Choose three correct answers.

A
cap s is equal to 1 comma 2 comma 3 comma 4 comma 5 comma 6 comma 7 comma 8
B
If a subset cap A represents spinning a number less than 4 ,then cap A is equal to 1 comma 2 comma 3 comma 4 .
C
If cap A is a subset of cap s , cap A could be start set 1 comma 2 comma 3 end set .
D
If a subset cap A represents the complement of spinning an odd number, then cap A is equal to 2 comma 4 comma 6 comma 8 .
E
If cap A is a subset of cap s , cap A could be start set 7 comma 8 comma 9 end set .
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Dependent events can best be described as

A
two or more events that have the same probabilities.
B
a group of events whose later outcomes are not affected by previous outcomes.
C
a group of events whose later outcomes are affected by previous outcomes.
D
two or more events that do not have the same probabilities.
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Consider the sets. cap A x divides x is a polygon cap b x divides x is a triangle Which is true?

A
cap A is a strict subset of cap b
B
cap A to the c th power is equal to cap b
C
cap b to the c th power is equal to cap A
D
cap b is a strict subset of cap A
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Which statement is true about whether cap A and cap b are independent events?

A
cap A and cap b are not independent events because cap p times open paren cap A divides cap b close paren is equal to 0 point 1 6 and cap p times cap A is equal to 0 point 7 5 .
B
cap A and cap b are independent events because cap p times open paren cap A divides cap b close paren is equal to cap p times cap A is equal to 0 point 7 5 .
C
cap A and cap b are not independent events because cap p times open paren cap A divides cap b close paren is equal to 0 point 7 5 and cap p times cap A is equal to 0 point 1 6 .
D
cap A and cap b are independent events because cap p times open paren cap A divides cap b close paren is equal to cap p times cap A is equal to 0 point 1 6 .
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Which statement is true about whether Z and B are independent events?

A
Z and B are independent events because P times open paren Z divides B close paren is equal to P times B .
B
Z and B are not independent events because P times open paren Z divides B close paren is not equal to P times Z .
C
Z and B are not independent events because P times open paren Z divides B close paren is not equal to P times B .
D
Z and B are independent events because P times open paren Z divides B close paren is equal to P times Z .
19

Which probabilities are correct? Choose two correct answers.

A
cap p times cap c is equal to 3 sevenths
B
cap p times open paren cap A divides cap c close paren is equal to 2 thirds
C
cap p times cap A is equal to 31 over 59
D
cap p times open paren cap b divides cap A close paren is equal to 13 over 27
E
cap p times open paren cap c divides cap b close paren is equal to 8 over 27
20

Each person takes turns rolling two dice. If the sum is odd, the person playing odds gets points equal to the sum of the roll. If the sum is even, the person playing evens gets points equal to the sum of the roll. Note that the points earned is independent of who is rolling the dice. If Jessica is challenged to a game of Sums, which statement is accurate in every aspect in guiding her to the correct choice of choosing to play odds or evens?

A
cap e times evens will be more because there are more even numbers that result from rolling two dice. Therefore, Jessica should play evens.
B
cap e times evens will be more because the value of the even numbers on the dice are more. Therefore, Jessica should play evens.
C
cap e times evens is equal to cap e times odds because the different probabilities and values end up balancing out, creating a fair game. Therefore, Jessica may choose whichever she likes.
D
cap e times odds will be more because the probability for each odd number being rolled is greater. Therefore, Jessica should play odds.

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