Question
Two hunters shoot at the same duck. The probability of the first hunter hitting the duck is 0.2.
The probability of the second hunter hitting the duck is 0.75. Hitting the duck results in its death.
What is the probability of the duck being killed?
The probability of the second hunter hitting the duck is 0.75. Hitting the duck results in its death.
What is the probability of the duck being killed?
Answers
Reiny
possible outcomes:
MH
HM
HH --- allowing for the case they both hit it
prob = (.8)(.75) + (.2)(.25) + (.2)(.75)
= ....
you push the buttons
MH
HM
HH --- allowing for the case they both hit it
prob = (.8)(.75) + (.2)(.25) + (.2)(.75)
= ....
you push the buttons
Alex
thanks Reiny, the buttons were pushed