Question 1. The table shows the probability distribution for the number of heads when four coins are tossed. What is the probability that no more than two heads show on a random toss?
X= number of heads
|
Probability p(x)
|
0
|
0.0625
|
1
|
0.25
|
2
|
0.375
|
3
|
0.25
|
4
|
0.0625
|
a) 0.3125
b) 0.375
c) 0.6875
d) 0.875
Question 2. On an algebra test, there are 7 students with As, 9 students with Bs, 11 students with Cs, 3 students with Ds, and 2 students with Fs. Find the probability that a randomly chosen student has D. Round to the nearest tenth of a percent.
a) 3%
b) 10.3%
c) 9.4%
d) 15.6%
Question 3. Which of the following could not be a probability distribution?
A)
Outcomes |
Probability |
1 |
0.1 |
2 |
0.15 |
3 |
0.25 |
4 |
0.5 |
B)
Outcomes |
Probability |
1 |
0.97 |
2 |
0.01 |
3 |
0.01 |
4 |
0.01 |
C)
Outcomes |
Probability |
1 |
0.32 |
2 |
0.42 |
3 |
0.25 |
4 |
0.1 |
D)
Outcomes |
Probability |
1 |
0.43 |
2 |
0.21 |
3 |
0.2 |
4 |
0.16 |
Question 4. Use the chart below. What is the probability that a randomly selected person has earned at least a bachelor's degree?
X = Level of Education |
Probability |
Some High School |
0.154 |
High School Graduate |
0.32 |
Some college |
0.172 |
Associate's Degree |
0.082 |
Bachelor's Degree |
0.179 |
Advanced Degree |
0.093 |
A) 0.179
B) 0.272
C) 0.728
D) 0.907
Question 5. Use the chart below. In a given week, what is the probability that more than 300 CD's sell?
Number of top 10 SDs Sold Each Week |
0-100 |
101-200 |
201-300 |
301-400 |
401-500 |
Probability |
0.1 |
0.15 |
0.4 |
0.25 |
0.1 |
a) 0.40
b) 0.25
c) 0.75
d) 0.35
Question 6. Use the chart below. If a person is randomly selected, what is the probability that he or she has completed at most some college?
X = Level of Education |
Probability |
Some High School |
0.154 |
High School Graduate |
0.32 |
Some college |
0.172 |
Associate's Degree |
0.082 |
Bachelor's Degree |
0.179 |
Advanced Degree |
0.093 |
a) 0.72
b) 0.474
c) 0.526
d) 0.646