Mathematics Homework Solutions

Probabilities

Problem #1 Find the probabilities of getting the following sums when two fair dice are rolled. No more than 5. Problem #2 A basket contains 4 black, 2 blue, and 5 green balls. A sample of 3 balls is drawn. Find the probabilities that the sample contains the following. 2 black balls and 1 green ball. Problem #3 In 1 ...continues

Probability : Binolmial Distribution - Coin-Flip

Six students will decide which of them are on a committee by flipping a coin. Each student flips the coin, and is on the committee if he or she gets a head. What is the probability that someone is on the committee, but not all 6 students?

Sets : Describe in Words

U = (all employees of the K.O. Brown Company) A = (employees inthe accounting dept) B = (employees in the sales dept.) C = (female employees) D = (employees with an MBA degree) Describe the following set in words: B ∩ D

Probabilities : Binomial Distribution - Coin-Flip

Six students will decide which of them are on a committee by flipping a coin. Each student flips the coin and is on the committee if he or she gets a head. What is the probability that someone is on the committee, but not all 6 students?

Probability Distribution

Give a probability distribution for the following: In 1992, the Big 10 collegiate sports conference moved to have women compose at least 40% of its athletes within 5 years. Suppose they exactly achieve the 40% figure, and that 5 athletes are picked at random from Big 10 universities. The number of women is recorded. For th ...continues

Linear Equations, Subsets, Interest and Probability (14 Problems)

1) Which of the following equations describe the same line as the equation 3x+ 4y =5? a. y = (3/4)x + 5 b. 6x + 8y = 5 c. y = (3/4)x + 5/4 d. 5 - 3x - 4y = 0 e. none of the above 2) The equation of the vertical line passing through (-3,5) is a. x = -3 b. x = 5 c. y = -3 d. y = 5 e. none of the above 3) ...continues

Finite Mathematics - 20 Review Questions

Please see the attachment. Problems 1-3 (also attached): Acme Inc. has just purchased new computers for $60,000. Suppose that in 8 years the computers will have a salvage value of $8,000. The college plans to depreciate the value of the computers linearly over the 8 years. 1. Based on the above information, value ...continues

Pivoting a Matrix

Result of pivoting the matrix 1 3 5 5 6 2 about the underlined element is?

Matrix Equations

Name the system that is equivalent to the matrix equation: x-2y=z=4 3x=y=z=1 x=y=2z=0

Find the Inverse of a 2x2 Matrix

Find the inverse of the matrix: {1 2} {3 4}

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