In three different wards in a hospital, 25 patients have a broken limb, 16 patients are pregnant and 24 patients have an eye problem. 35 nurses are present in the three wards altogether at any time. A person is chosen at random from any ward. Calculate the probability that: The person has a broken limb The person is pregnant The person has an eye problem The person is a nurse The person is a patient

In three different wards in a hospital, 25 patients have a broken limb, 16 patients are pregnant and 24 patients have an eye problem. 35 nurses are present in the three wards altogether at any time. A person is chosen at random from any ward. Calculate the probability that: The person has a broken limb The person is pregnant The person has an eye problem The person is a nurse The person is a patient

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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