Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-elementary-probability-1196-en_uva-elementary-probability-1196-en
    nameuva-elementary-probability-1196-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, TRUE, FALSE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty4.125
    p-value0.0949

    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 for two of these celebrities represent. The two will be chosen at random. You will be paid 10% of their earnings paid. What are the chances that you will be among the _____.$ 6 miljoen en $ 7 million gets paid?


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

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