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Probability of Compound Event

Author: Vickie Davis

Homework, page 793

Complete #6-18, evens

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Source: Mrs. Davis

Real-world problem

Horse Racing

Assuming each of the 12 horses has an equally likely chance of winning each of the three races comprising the Triple Crown, and that the same 12 horses participate in each race, what is the probability, rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent, that the same horse wins all three races?

a) 0.1%

b) 0.7%

c) 2.8%

d) 6.0%

e) 27.8%

Remember to show your work and be ready to discuss with your group how you determined your answer.