The National Centre for Health Statistics reported that of every 883 deaths in recent years, 24 resulted from an automobile accident, 182 from cancer and 333 from heart disease. What is the probability that a particular death is due to an automobile accident? 24/883 or 0.0272B. 539/883 or 0.610C. 24/333 or 0.0721D. 182/883 or 0.206E. None of the choices are correct

The National Centre for Health Statistics reported that of every 883 deaths in recent years, 24 resulted from an automobile accident, 182 from cancer and 333 from heart disease. What is the probability that a particular death is due to an automobile accident? 24/883 or 0.0272B. 539/883 or 0.610C. 24/333 or 0.0721D. 182/883 or 0.206E. None of the choices are correct

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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