Math 2000 - Assignment 9

Fall 2000

Due November 16

Do not wait until the last minute to start the assignment! It’s best to get an early start and work on it in several steps. Do not hesitate to ask for help before the assignment is due! Office hours are on Tuesdays and Thursdays immediately before and after class in Science 132 or by arrangement. Email also works at wbriggs@math.cudenver.edu.

A. We will spend the next two weeks on topics related to probability and risk! In the process we will cover most of Chapter 8, so you should read Units 8B, 8c, 8D, and 8E.

B. Please do the following problems from the book. Be sure do additional problems if necessary to master an idea. Remember to show your work, state all assumptions, and please write clearly!

Unit 8B: 12c, 14a, 16c, 20.

Unit 8C: 2, 8a, 8b, 8c, 10d,

C. Don’t forget this one!! You have a choice of playing one of three lotteries.

• Lottery 1: you must match the numbers on five balls drawn from a barrel with 56 balls
• Lottery 2: you must match the numbers on six balls drawn from a barrel with 40 balls
• Lottery 3: you must match the numbers on seven balls drawn from a barrel with 33 balls

Which lottery offers the best chance of winning the grand prize? Show your work and explain your answer.

Just For Fun:

Three boxes are labeled APPLES, ORANGES, and APPLES AND ORANGES. Each label is incorrect. Can you select one fruit from one box and determine the correct labels?