Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
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Chapter 12 - Data Analysis and Probability - 12-8 Probability of Compound Events - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 781: 42

Answer

The probability is: P(4 calls) = $\frac{17}{20}.\frac{17}{20}\frac{17}{20}.\frac{17}{20}=\frac{83521}{160000}\approx 52.2 %$

Work Step by Step

The events are independents because calling one person does not affect the probability of the other person not taking the survey. So, write the percent as a fraction which will be the probability: $85 %$ =$ \frac{85}{100}= \frac{17}{20}$ The probability is: P(4 calls) = $\frac{17}{20}.\frac{17}{20}\frac{17}{20}.\frac{17}{20}=\frac{83521}{160000}\approx 52.2 %$
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