Question #171563

Harry intends to complete a BSc degree. He has to take either Mathematics A or Physics A in his first year. If he takes Mathematics A, he can take chemistry A or Mathematics B in His second year. If he takes Physics A, he has to take Mathematics A in his second year. When Harry has to make a choice between two subjects both are likely to be chosen


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Expert's answer
2021-04-14T11:57:07-0400

a) Draw a decision tree




b)

P(MathA)=12P(MathA)=\frac{1}{2}

(c)


P(MathA and MathB)=12(12)=14P(MathA\ and\ MathB)=\dfrac{1}{2}(\dfrac{1}{2})=\dfrac{1}{4}



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Assignment Expert
14.04.21, 19:04

The probability that he will take mathematics A and B during the two years is 1/2×1/2=1/4. The probability that he will take mathematics A or B during the two years is 1-1/4=3/4.

Assignment Expert
14.04.21, 19:00

The probability that he will take mathematics A during the first two years is 1/2+1/2×1/2=1/2+1/4=3/4.

thabo maseko
14.04.21, 11:11

what is the probability that he will take mathematics A and B during the two years

thabo maseko
14.04.21, 11:06

what is the probability that he will take mathematics A during the first two years

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