Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-elementary-probability-1194-en_uva-elementary-probability-1194-en
    nameuva-elementary-probability-1194-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, TRUE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty3.795
    p-value0.1563

    Question

    Every year Forbes Magazine publishes a list of the most earning deceased celebrities. In 2008, the top six and their annual earnings:*

    1. Elvis Presley, __.$ 52 miljoen
    2. Charles M. Schulz, $ 33 million 3. Heath Ledger, eds.$ 20 miljoen
    3. Albert Einstein, $ 18 million 5. Aaron Spelling, eds.$ 15 miljoen
    4. Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel), $ 12 million. *Source: www.forbes.com

    Your office will have the opportunity to represent two of these celebrities. represent. The two will be chosen at random. You will be paid 10% of their earnings paid. What is the probability that you will be get paid?


    1. FALSE: 1/15
    2. FALSE: 2/15
    3. TRUE: 3/15
    4. FALSE: 7/85

    1. 1/15: Incorrect
    2. 2/15: Incorrect
    3. 3/15: Correct
    4. 7/85: Incorrect