Question 14

Scenario: A computer consulting firm presently has bids out on three projects.

Events:

  • - Awarded project 1.
  • - Awarded project 2.
  • - Awarded project 3.

Probabilities:

  • .
  • .
  • .
  • .
  • .
  • .
  • .

(a)

Problem: Express in words and compute the probability.

Process: ...

Answer: Awarded none of the three projects. 0.46.

(b)

Problem: Express in words and compute the probability.

Process: ...

Answer: Awarded 3 but neither 1 nor 2. 0.19.

(c)

Problem: Express in words and compute the probability.

Process: ...

Answer: Awarded neither of 1 and 2, or awarded 3. 0.74.