Probability, Mathematics

Assignment Help:

TWO PERSONS A AND B AGREE TO MEET AT A PLACE BTWEEN 11 TO 12 NOON.  THE FIRST ONE TOARRIVE WAITS FOR 20 MIN AND THEN LEAVE. IF THE TIME OF THIR ARRIVAL BE INDEPENDET AND AT RNDOM,THEN THE PROBABILITY THAT A AND B MEET IS

[A]1/3                    [B]2/3               [C]4/9                [D]5/9
 
ANSWER: [A]

AS THE FIRST PERSON TO ARRIVE WAITS FOR 20 MINUTES N(E)=20

TOTAL TIME IS 1 HOUR SO N(S)=60

THE OTHER PERSON HAVE TO ARRIVE IN THAT 20 MINUTES

THEREFORE PROBABILITY=20/60=1/3


Related Discussions:- Probability

Build a fine automaton which accept all words, Build a Fine Automaton which...

Build a Fine Automaton which accept all words which have different first and last letters (that is if the word starts with an "a" to be accepted it should end with "b" and vice ver

Fractions, how can I compare fractions with unlike denominators?

how can I compare fractions with unlike denominators?

Solve the recurrence relation, Solve the recurrence relation T ...

Solve the recurrence relation T (K) = 2T (K-1), T (0) = 1 Ans: The following equation can be written in the subsequent form:  t n - 2t n-1 =  0  Here now su

Tutoring , hi, i was wondering how do you provide tutoring for math specifi...

hi, i was wondering how do you provide tutoring for math specifically discrete mathematics for computer science ? I want to get some help in understanding in the meantime about alg

Adding fractions with the same denominator, Q. Adding Fractions with the Sa...

Q. Adding Fractions with the Same Denominator? Adding fractions with the same denominator is easy- you add the numerators (the tops), and you leave the denominator alone!

Arithmetic mean, When three quantities are in A.P., then the middle...

When three quantities are in A.P., then the middle one is said to be the arithmetic  mean of the other two. That is, if a, b and c are in A.P., then b is th

Profit and loss, A man sold an item for Rs 6,750 at a loss 25%. What will b...

A man sold an item for Rs 6,750 at a loss 25%. What will be the selling price of same item if he sells it at a profit of 15%?

Tied rankings, Tied Rankings A slight adjustment to the formula is mad...

Tied Rankings A slight adjustment to the formula is made if several students tie and have the similar ranking the adjustment is: (t 3 - t)/12 Whereas t = number of tied

Linear probability model, Pepsi:               A dummy variable where 1 den...

Pepsi:               A dummy variable where 1 denotes choice of Pepsi by the i-th customer and 0 otherwise Price_P:           The price of a 2-liter bottle of Pepsi at the time

Write Your Message!

Captcha
Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd