Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-conditional-probability-698-en_uva-conditional-probability-698-en
    nameuva-conditional-probability-698-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability/Conditional probability
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, TRUE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty2.163
    p-value0.5085

    Question

    22% of breadwinners earn at least €40,000 per year. Of these breadwinners 70% own a car. Of the other breadwinners, 47% own a car. If you choose a random breadwinner what is the probability that this one owns a car?


    1. FALSE: 0,22
    2. FALSE: 0,47
    3. TRUE: 0,52
    4. FALSE: 0,70

    1. 0.22: Incorrect
    2. 0.47: Incorrect
    3. 0.52: Correct
    4. 0.70: Incorrect