The probability is 1 in 4,000,000 that a single auto trip in
Not what you're looking for?
The probability is 1 in 4,000,000 that a single auto trip in the United States will result in a fatality. Over a lifetime, an average U.S. driver takes 50,000 trips.
(a) What is the probability of a fatal accident over a lifetime? Show steps of formula calculations.
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
The solution provides accurate calculations and detailed explanations for the problem.
Solution Preview
Let's compute the chance of not having an accident on a trip = 1 - 1/4000000 = 3999999/4000000.
Next, if the events are considered independent, we can ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Understanding Management
This quiz will help you understand the dimensions of employee diversity as well as how to manage a culturally diverse workforce.
Organizational Behavior (OB)
The organizational behavior (OB) quiz will help you better understand organizational behavior through the lens of managers including workforce diversity.
Managing the Older Worker
This quiz will let you know some of the basics of dealing with older workers. This is increasingly important for managers and human resource workers as many countries are facing an increase in older people in the workforce
Motivation
This tests some key elements of major motivation theories.
Six Sigma for Process Improvement
A high level understanding of Six Sigma and what it is all about. This just gives you a glimpse of Six Sigma which entails more in-depth knowledge of processes and techniques.