King Mattress purchases Sleep-n-Air mattresses from three different distributors. The probability of getting a defective mattress from Distributor A, B, or C is 0.18, 0.12, and 0.54, respectively. Assume an equal probability of making a purchase from each distributor A, B, or C. If King Mattress sells a defective mattress, what is the probability that it came from Distributor A?

King Mattress purchases Sleep-n-Air mattresses from three different distributors. The probability of getting a defective mattress from Distributor A, B, or C is 0.18, 0.12, and 0.54, respectively. Assume an equal probability of making a purchase from each distributor A, B, or C. If King Mattress sells a defective mattress, what is the probability that it came from Distributor A?

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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