Question

Hi can someone help assist me with my math problems dealing with probability

If 80% of scheduled flights actually take place and cancellations are independent events, what is
the probability that 3 separate flights will all take place?

A) 0.51 B) 0.01 C) 0.64 D) 0.80

Applicants for a job first submit a written application. Based on the written applications, 36% of
the applicants are invited for a first interview. Of those that have a first interview, 58% are
rejected after the interview. What is the probability that a randomly selected applicant receives a
first interview and is rejected after the interview?

A) 0.1512 B) 0.7312 C) 0.94 D) 0.58 E) 0.2088

A couple has a 2/3 probability of passing on brown eyes to their children. If they have three
children, what is the probability that the children will all have brown eyes?

A) 2/3
B) 8/27
C) 8/9
D) 19/27

Answer 1

The probability of all events occurring is found by multiplying the probabilities of the individual events.

* = times

.8 * .8 * .8 = ?

Use the same principle for the other problems.