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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 a...Asked by d
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? Explain your reasoning carefully. Hint: Assume independent events. Why might the assumption of independence be violated? (b) Why might a driver be tempted not to use a seat belt “just on this trip”?
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(a) http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/Odds.html
(b) seat belt uncomfortable, trip very short, a "dare"?
(b) seat belt uncomfortable, trip very short, a "dare"?
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