The Basic Practice of Statistics 7th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 146414253X
ISBN 13: 978-1-46414-253-6

Chapter 12 - Introducing Probability - Apply Your Knowledge - Page 296: 12.21a

Answer

Given P(Syracuse) = 0.1 If North Carolina has twice the chance of winning, P(North Carolina) = 2 P(Syracuse) = 2 (0.1) = 0.2 If Duke has thrice the chance of winning, P(Duke) = 3 P(Syracuse) = 3 (0.1) = 0.3

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