Planning & Decision Making · Guided Practice

Expected Probabilities

7 questions with answers. Try each one before revealing the answer.

1
The probability that an item coming off a production line is defective is 0.02\displaystyle 0.02.
The factory produces 5000\displaystyle 5000 items.
Calculate the expected number of defective items.
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2
The probability of rain on any given day is 0.15\displaystyle 0.15.
Calculate the expected number of rainy days in a period of 40\displaystyle 40 days.
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3
The probability that a candidate passes a driving test is 0.9\displaystyle 0.9.
250\displaystyle 250 candidates sit the test.
Calculate the expected number of passes.
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4
An outdoor attraction is open every day for 75\displaystyle 75 days.
The probability that bad weather forces it to close on any given day is 0.12\displaystyle 0.12.
Calculate the expected number of days it is open.
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5
A factory produces 9600\displaystyle 9600 units in a week.
1.5%\displaystyle 1.5\% of units are expected to be faulty.
Calculate the expected number of faulty units.
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6
A dealership sells 380\displaystyle 380 cars in a year.
The probability that a customer adds an extended warranty is 0.35\displaystyle 0.35.
The dealership makes a profit of £120\displaystyle \pounds 120 on each warranty.
Calculate the total expected profit from warranties.
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7
A charity sells 1200\displaystyle 1200 raffle tickets.
The probability that any one ticket wins a prize is 0.005\displaystyle 0.005.
Calculate the expected number of winning tickets.
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