Question: To compute the probability of drawing a jack and a queen from a poker deck (without replacing the first card before drawing the second) the theory of probability that would likely be used is the: a. Relative frequency theory. b. Subjectivist theory. c. Conditional theory. d. Classical (a priori) theory. e. Relativist theory.
Answer Options:
A) Relative frequency theory.
B) Subjectivist theory.
C) Conditional theory.
D) Classical (a priori) theory.
E) Relativist theory.
Answer: D) Classical (a priori) theory.
Question: On one roll of a pair of dice, what is the probability of the points adding up to 6? a. 5/36 b. 1/9 c. 1/6
Answer Options:
A) 5/36
B) 1/9
C) 1/6
Answer: A) 5/36
Question: In regard to Event 1A, what are the odds? a. 7 to 18 b. 7 to 32 c. 7 to 25 d. 3 to 28 e. 1 to 7
Answer Options:
A) 7 to 18
B) 7 to 32
C) 7 to 25
D) 3 to 28
E) 1 to 7
Answer: A) 7 to 18
Question: To compute the probability of the Chargers football team beating the Patriots, the theory of probability that would normally be used is the: a. Relativist theory. b. Conditional theory. c. Classical (a priori) theory. d. Subjectivist theory. e. Relative frequency theory.
Answer Options:
A) Relativist theory.
B) Conditional theory.
C) Classical (a priori) theory.
D) Subjectivist theory.
E) Relative frequency theory.
Answer: D) Subjectivist theory.
Question: If the odds of the Dodgers defeating the Astros are 4 to 5, what is the probability of this event happening? a. .20 b. 5/9 c. 4/9 d. .50 e. .80
Answer Options:
A) .20
B) 5/9
C) 4/9
D) .50
E) .80
Answer: C) 4/9
Question: What is the approximate probability of Event 1A happening? a. 3/28 b. 7/25 c. 7/32 d. 1/7 e. 3/7
Answer Options:
A) 3/28
B) 7/25
C) 7/32
D) 1/7
E) 3/7
Answer: B) 7/25
Question: To compute the probability that a mass-produced rocket engine would fail prematurely, the theory of probability that would likely be used is the: a. Classical (a priori) theory. b. Relative frequency theory. c. Subjectivist theory. d. Conditional theory. e. Relativist theory.
Answer Options:
A) Classical (a priori) theory.
B) Relative frequency theory.
C) Subjectivist theory.
D) Conditional theory.
E) Relativist theory.
Answer: B) Relative frequency theory.
Question: What is the probability of getting at least 1 head on 5 successive tosses of a coin? a. 3/4 b. 7/8 c. 31/32 d. 5/8 e. 15/16
Answer Options:
A) 3/4
B) 7/8
C) 31/32
D) 5/8
E) 15/16
Answer: C) 31/32
Question: To compute the probability of having a loaded die turn up six, the theory of probability that would normally be used is the: a. Relative frequency theory. b. Classical (a priori) theory. c. Subjectivist theory. d. Conditional theory. e. Relativist theory.
Answer Options:
A) Relative frequency theory.
B) Classical (a priori) theory.
C) Subjectivist theory.
D) Conditional theory.
E) Relativist theory.
Answer: A) Relative frequency theory.
Question: What is the probability of drawing either an ace or a king from a poker deck (no jokers) on a single draw? a. 1/52 b. 1/26 c. 1/13 d. 2/13 e. 1/4
Answer Options:
A) 1/52
B) 1/26
C) 1/13
D) 2/13
E) 1/4
Answer: D) 2/13
Question: To compute the probability of drawing two aces from a poker deck (without replacing the first card before drawing the second) the theory of probability that would normally be used is the: a. Conditional theory. b. Subjectivist theory. c. Classical (a priori) theory. d. Relative frequency theory. e. Relativist theory.
Answer Options:
A) Conditional theory.
B) Subjectivist theory.
C) Classical (a priori) theory.
D) Relative frequency theory.
E) Relativist theory.
Answer: C) Classical (a priori) theory.
Question: Given an urn containing 4 green balls and 5 orange balls. If two balls are drawn and the first ball is not replaced before the second is drawn, what is the probability that both balls are green? a. 7/18 b. 1/6 c. 4/27 d. 7/17 e. 16/81
Answer Options:
A) 7/18
B) 1/6
C) 4/27
D) 7/17
E) 16/81
Answer: B) 1/6
Question: Given an urn containing 2 pink balls, 3 green balls, and 5 yellow balls. What is the probability of drawing either a green ball or a yellow ball on a single draw? a. 2/25 b. 3/20 c. 3/4 d. 9/10 e. 4/5
Answer Options:
A) 2/25
B) 3/20
C) 3/4
D) 9/10
E) 4/5
Answer: E) 4/5