The likelihood that a light bulb from Company X will burn more than 1,500 hours can be calculated by dividing the number of bulbs that burned out after more than 1,500 hours (2,200) by the total number of bulbs tested (2,500).
Likelihood = 2,200 / 2,500 = 0.88
Therefore, the likelihood that Lucy's light bulb from Company X will burn more than 1,500 hours is 88%.
Company X tested it's light bulbs to see how long they would last. On a production line, 2,500 bulbs were taken and tested. The department in charge reported that out of 2,500 bulbs, there 2,200 bulbs that burnt out after more than 1,500 hours of use. Lucy purchased a light bulb from Company X. What is the likelihood that it will burn more than 1,500 hours?
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