477 Answered Questions for the topic Finite Mathematics

Finite Mathematics Tree Diagram

02/02/16

How do I make solve this problem with a tree diagram?
Here's the whole problem: Assume that there are 6 types of upholstery, 6 types of wood, and 3 designs to choose from. Of the designs, 2 designs permit both a choice of wood and a choice of... more
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Finite Mathematics

02/01/16

Rework problem 5 from section 1.3 of your text, involving the sizes of subsets of a universal set. Assume that n(U)=100, n(B')=52, n(AnB')=24, and n(AnB)=24
i dont understand how to solve this problem 
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Finite Mathematics

01/26/16

Assume that there are 6 rats in the cage...
Assume that there are 6 rats in the cage: 4 trained and 2 untrained. A rat is removed from the cage and it is noted whether or not it is trained. It is then placed in a different cage. 4 more rats... more
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Finite Mathematics Probability Decimals Matrix

12/17/15

If, on the first observation the system is in state 1, what is the probability that it is in state 1 on the third observation?
A Markov chain has the transition matrix shown below:P=[0.2  0.4]     [0.8  0.6]   1. If, on the first observation the system is in state 1, what is the probability that it is in state 1 on the... more
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Finite Mathematics Probability Decimals Story Problems

12/17/15

For each of the following vectors, find a value for x for which the vector is a probability vector.
(1)[0.1, 0.2, 0.2, x, 0.3] x=   (2)[x, 0.4, 0, x, 0.4] x=   (3)[x, 0, 2x, 0.2, x] x=   (4)[2x, 2x, 4x, 3x, 3x] x=
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Finite Mathematics Probability Fractions Decimals

12/17/15

Find a transition Matrix
If the student attends class on a certain Friday, then he is five times as likely to be absent the next Friday as to attend. If the student is absent on a certain Friday, then he is twice as likely... more
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Finite Mathematics Math Math Help Math Word Problem

12/16/15

A Califorina license plate consists of three letters followed by three digits.
A) How many license plates are possible? B) How many license plates are possible if the letters are in alphabetical order and the digits in increasing order?
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Finite Mathematics Math Math Help Math Word Problem

12/16/15

Which is a better investment and why? 9% compounded quarterly or 9.25% compounded annually?
Which is a better investment and why? 9% compounded quarterly or 9.25% compounded annually?
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Finite Mathematics Math Help Math Word Problem Finite

12/16/15

How much money would you have to put into an account initially in order to have $5000 after 15 years if the account pays 6% interest compounded monthly?
 How much money would you have to put into an account initially in order to have $5000 after 15 years if the account pays 6% interest compounded monthly?
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12/16/15

Find the x and y intercepts of the following lines
Find the x and y intercepts of the following lines.   1. 6x-1y=3   2. y=7x+3
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12/16/15

solve this system of equations
x+3y=-5 9x+30y=-48
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Finite Mathematics Math Slope Intercept Form Slope

12/15/15

Find the equation of this line in slope intercept form.
Assume that the line passes through the point (−2,−1) and is parallel to the line through the points ( −2,−2) and (0,6).Find the equation of this line in slope intercept form. y=
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Finite Mathematics Probability Story Problems Matrix

12/15/15

If the animal is initially in the woods, what is the probability that it is in the meadow on the next three observations?
If the animal is in the woods on one observation, then it is three times as likely to be in the woods as the meadows on the next observation. If the animal is in the meadows on one observation,... more
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Finite Mathematics Decimals Story Problems Matrices

12/15/15

Find the production schedule that satisfies an external demand for 43 units of coal, 26 units of lumber, and 17 units of steel.
Assume that producing 1 unit of coal requires 0.4 units of coal, 0.1 units of lumber, and 0.2 units of steel; that producing 1 unit of lumber requires 0 units of coal, 0.7 units of lumber, and 0.2... more
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Finite Mathematics

12/10/15

if you paid $88 to a loan company for the use of $1152 for 162 days what annual rate of interest did they charge. assume a 360 day year
what is the formula and how to calculate it?
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Finite Mathematics

12/09/15

finite help please
Assume that the golfer makes 65 percent of putts when they are less than 10 feet and 20 percent of putts when they are 10 feet or longer. The golfer takes 34 putts from less than 10 feet and 61... more
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Finite Mathematics

12/03/15

annuity question
Lincoln Benefit Life LLC offers an annuity that has a fixed annual interestrate of 5.5%, and interest is compounded quarterly.(a) What equal quarterly deposit should be made into this annuity at... more
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Finite Mathematics Probability Functions Density

12/02/15

PROBABILITY DENSITY FUNCTIONS!! HELP WITH ONE PART!!!!
Assume that the machine yields the item selected 75 percent of the time, and returns nothing 25 percent of the time. Three individuals attempt to use the machine. Let X be defined as the number of... more
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Finite Mathematics Matrix Finite Math

12/02/15

Markov Chains
If the student attends class on a certain Friday, then he is three times as likely to be absent the next Friday as to attend. If the student is absent on a certain Friday, then he is five times as... more
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Finite Mathematics Probability Story Problems Matrix

11/30/15

Probability and Markov Processes? Free Throws. Please Help.
If she made the last free throw, then her probability of making the next one is 0.9. On the other hand, If she missed the last free throw, then her probability of making the next one is 0.2. Assume... more
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Finite Mathematics Calculus Math Help

11/18/15

Need help with Markov's Chain
A state vector X for a four-state Markov chain is such that the system is four times as likely to be in state 3 as in 2, is not in state 4, and is in state 1 with probability 0.2. Find the state... more
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Finite Mathematics Math Help Homework Tips

11/18/15

Markov's chain
P=[0.3    0.7      1       0](Note: Express your answers as decimal fractions rounded to 4 decimal places (if they have more than 4 decimal places).) (1) Find the two-step transition matrix P(2)... more
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Finite Mathematics Math Probability Word Problem

11/18/15

markov chains
(i) If volume is high this week, then next week it will be high with a probability of 0.9 and low with a probability of 0.1. (ii) If volume is low this week then it will be high next week with a... more
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Finite Mathematics Math Probability Word Problem

11/18/15

markov chains
If the animal is in the woods on one observation, then it is three times as likely to be in the woods as the meadows on the next observation. If the animal is in the meadows on one observation,... more
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Finite Mathematics Probability

11/16/15

Help with finite math!!!
Suppose that a pizzeria has 12 pizzas on their menu: 7 of them include meat and the rest are vegetarian. Five friends go there and each randomly orders one from the menu. What is the probability... more
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