According to the Chronicles of Contrived Statistics (March, 2016), the probability that Elon Musk will offer you a free trip into space in the next month is 22%. The probability that either Elon Musk will offer you a free trip to space or that scientists will begin sales of pet aliens next month is 52%. Finally, they list that probability of both happening in the next month is 12%

According to the Chronicles of Contrived Statistics (March, 2016), the probability that Elon Musk will offer you a free trip into space in the next month is 22%. The probability that either Elon Musk will offer you a free trip to space or that scientists will begin sales of pet aliens next month is 52%. Finally, they list that probability of both happening in the next month is 12%

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.1P: a. How many different 7-place license plates are possible if the first 2 places are for letters and...

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