The probability of drawing an even number or number greater than 4 containing the numbers 1-10, inclusive.

Would the probability of this event be:

A) 0.25

B) 0.5

C) 0.8

D) 1

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Ainsley Pace

7 August, 14:34

The probability of drawing an even number or number greater than 4 containing the numbers 1-10, inclusive.

Would the probability of this event be:

A) 0.25

B) 0.5

C) 0.8

D) 1

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Julianna Perez · Answer 1

Key word here, "or" ... so you would add the unique probabilities of either together ...

P (e) = 1/2, P (>4) = 3/10 (the numerator is three rather than five because 2 and 4 were already accounted for in P (e) ...

P=5/10+3/10=8/10=4/5 (80%)

P=0.8

The probability of drawing an even number or number greater than 4 containing the numbers 1-10, inclusive.Would the probability of this event be:A) 0.25B) 0.5C) 0.8D) 1

The probability of drawing an even number or number greater than 4 containing the numbers 1-10, inclusive.

Would the probability of this event be:

A) 0.25

B) 0.5

C) 0.8

D) 1