Raymond B. answered 04/28/23
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
Let Pr(<6'7") = 1/a where a>1
then Pr(5 all <6'7) = (1/a)^5 = 1/a^5 < 1/a
Probability of all 5 being 6'7 or more is far less than Probability of 1 being 6'7 or more
Cheri W.
asked 04/28/23Which is more likely, randomly selecting one male basketball player who is 79 inches (6’7”) tall or randomly selecting a team of five players that is 79 inches tall
Raymond B. answered 04/28/23
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
Let Pr(<6'7") = 1/a where a>1
then Pr(5 all <6'7) = (1/a)^5 = 1/a^5 < 1/a
Probability of all 5 being 6'7 or more is far less than Probability of 1 being 6'7 or more
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