Suppose the discrete random variable of interest, x, is the number of rolls that result in a composite when rolling a die three times (4 and 6 are possible composite numbers when rolling a die).

Francis Oliver

Francis Oliver

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2022-10-22

Suppose the discrete random variable of interest, x, is the number of rolls that result in a composite when rolling a die three times (4 and 6 are possible composite numbers when rolling a die).
a) How many outcomes are there in the tree diagram?
b) Calculate the probabilyty for each of the outcomes in the tree diagram.

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inmholtau5

inmholtau5

Beginner2022-10-23Added 16 answers

Step 1
The tree diagram for the three rolls of the die letting C= {composite number rolled} and N={composite number not rolled}.

Step 2
There are eight outcomes in the tree diagram.
Raiden Barr

Raiden Barr

Beginner2022-10-24Added 7 answers

Step 1
The probability of each in outcome in the tree diagram is:
Probability = 1 2 × 1 2 × 1 2 = 1 8

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