Concept explainers
a)
To explain whether the five possible answers are mutually exclusive or not.
a)
Answer to Problem 1PP
Yes, all five answers are mutually exclusive.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Very repulsive − 30%
Somewhat repulsive − 20%
Indifferent − 43%
Somewhat Delicious − 6%
Especially delicious − 1%
Yes, all five answers are mutually exclusive because a person can choose only one option at a time, no two option can be selected simultaneously. Therefore, yes, all five answers are mutually exclusive.
b)
To calculate the probability that women say that sprouts are either very repulsive or somewhat repulsive.
b)
Answer to Problem 1PP
0.50
Explanation of Solution
C)
To calculate the probability that women say that sprouts are not especially delicious.
C)
Answer to Problem 1PP
0.99
Explanation of Solution
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