484 Answered Questions for the topic Finite Mathematics
Finite Mathematics
10/30/14
Venn diagram problem
62 students were surveyed on the fruits they liked;34 liked apples30 liked bananas33 liked strawberries11 liked apples &bananas15 liked bananas &strawberries17 liked apples...
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Finite Mathematics
10/29/14
Finite Math Probability Question 2
After a genetics experiment on 71 pea plants, the number of plants having certain characteristics were tallied with these results:
31 were tall
35 had green peas
45 had smooth peas
14 were...
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Finite Mathematics
10/29/14
Finite Probability Question
Several friends chartered a boat for a day's fishing. They caught a total of 53 fish. Determine the empirical probability that the next fish caught is a shark:
Fish:
Grouper--Number caught:...
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Finite Mathematics
10/29/14
Probability Question
A marble is selected at random from a jar containing 2 red marbles, 3 yellow marbles, and 4 green marbles.
What is the probability that the marble is red?
Finite Mathematics
10/27/14
Probability 4
A marble is selected at random from a jar containing 2 red marbles, 3 yellow marbles, and 4 green marbles.
What is the probability that the marble is red?
Finite Mathematics
10/27/14
Probability 3
The student sitting next to you in class concludes that the probability of the ceiling falling down on both of you before class ends is 1/2, because there are 2 possible outcomes--the ceiling will...
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Finite Mathematics
10/27/14
Probability 2
A card is drawn from a well-shuffeled deck of 52 cards. Find the probability that the card is a black card or a 8.
Finite Mathematics
10/27/14
Probability
A card is drawn from a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards. find the probability of drawing a queen or a 10
Finite Mathematics
10/27/14
Finite Math Probaility
Write the sample space for an experiment where a coin is tossed and a 6 sided die is rolled.
Finite Mathematics
10/26/14
Probability 4
A card is drawn from a well shuffled deck of 52 cards. Find the probability that the card is a red card or a 3.
Finite Mathematics
10/26/14
Probability 3
A card is drawn from a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards. Find the probability of drawing a 6 or 4.
Finite Mathematics
10/26/14
Probability 2
A card is drawn from a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards. Find the probability of drawing a red 10.
Finite Mathematics
10/26/14
Probability
A single fair die is rolled. Find the probability of getting a 2.
Finite Mathematics
10/20/14
Mixture word problem
The Lost bean sells a blend of coffee made from two different coffees. The first coffee costs $2.50/lb, and the second coffee costs $3.00/lb. If the blend is $2.80/lb, how much of each coffee is...
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Finite Mathematics
10/14/14
What is the probability that the first is a King and the second is not a King?
Two cards are drawn from a standard deck of cards with replacement. What is the probability that the first is a King and the second is not a King?
10/12/14
If y varies directly to the square root of k, and k = 36 when y = 41. Find k when y = 205.
If y varies directly to the square root of k, and k = 36 when y = 41. Find k when y = 205.
10/12/14
The Inverse Square Law of Light states that the luminosity of a light source varies inversely..
The Inverse Square Law of Light states that the luminosity of a light source varies inversely to the square of the distance from the light source. When a light meter is 7 feet away from a light...
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10/12/14
Please Help! Word Problem
One way The Ideal Gas Law can be stated is: In a closed system with a constant volume, the the pressure exerted by the contained gas (measured in atmospheres) changes directly proportionally to...
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10/12/14
If a computer prints 21.9 lines in 12 seconds, how many lines can it print per minute? (Round to the nearest tenth.)
If a computer prints 21.9 lines in 12 seconds, how many lines can it print per minute? (Round to the nearest tenth.)
If z varies directly to b, and b = 21 when z = 2. Find z when b = 105.
If z varies directly to b, and b = 21 when z = 2. Find z when b = 105.
10/11/14
How to set up and answer interest problems
The Thorntons have just welcomed their second child into their family. Due to the increased size of theirfamily, they decide to move out of their little 2 bedroom apartment. They have saved $20,000...
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Finite Mathematics
10/08/14
Linear Programming
You have to purchase some kitchen cabinets. You realize that Cabinet X expenses $10 for every unit, obliges six square feet of floor space, and holds eight cubic feet of records. Cabinet Y costs...
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Finite Mathematics
10/06/14
Word Problem-4
A company is considering two insurance plans with coverage and premiums. Policy A: Fire/Theft: $10,000Liability: $180,000Premium: $50Policy B:Fire/Theft: $15,000Liability: $120,000Premium: $40A....
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Finite Mathematics
10/06/14
Linear Programming Problem
Each day I must have at least 480 IU of vitamin A, 5 mg of vitamin B1, and 100 mg of vitamin C. I can choose between pill 1, which contain 240 IU of vitamin A, 1 mg of vitamin B1, and 10 mg of...
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Finite Mathematics
10/06/14
Word Problem-6
A pension fund manager decides to invest a total at most $25 million in US Treasury bonds paying 5% annual interest and in mutual funds paying 7% annual interest. He plans to invest at least $5...
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