A jury has 13 jurors. A vote of at least 11 of 13 for "guilty" is necessary for a defendant to be convicted of a crime. Assume that each juror acts independently of the others and that the probability that any one juror makes the correct decision on a defendant is 0.80.

If the defendant is guilty, what is the probability that the jury makes the correct decision?

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Maci

9 July, 20:36

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Jenny Jarvis · Answer 1

There is an 80% chance the defendant will be convicted

Asia Joyce · Answer 2

the probability is 80%