Math 2000 Assignment 8

Spring 1999

April 15, 1999


Some of the most practical and unexpected subjects in probability have to do with expected value, risk, and coincidence. So please read units 8D and 8E on these matters. Then work on the following problems.

Unit 8D: 6, 10, 12, 18.
Unit 8E: 6, 8, 10, 13.



Just For Fun

Reuben says, "Two days ago I was 20 years old. Later next year I will be 23 years old." How is this possible?