Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences Plus NEW MyLab Math with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (13th Edition)
Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences Plus NEW MyLab Math with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (13th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321947628
Author: Raymond A. Barnett, Michael R. Ziegler, Karl E. Byleen
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11.4, Problem 59E

Sociology. If the probability is .55 that a marriage will end in divorce within 20 years, what is the probability that out of 6 couples just married, in the next 20 years

(A) None will be divorced?

(B) All will be divorced?

(C) Exactly 2 will be divorced?

(D) At least 2 will be divorced?

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Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences Plus NEW MyLab Math with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (13th Edition)

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