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Probability 1. A jar contains 6 red, 7 white, and 7 blue marbles. If a marble is chosen at random, find the following probabilities:

• a. P (red)
• b. P (white)
• c. P (red or blue)
• d. P (red and blue)

Frequency Distribution and Construct a Bar Chart

2. Twenty five applicants to the Peace Corps are given a blood test to determine their blood type. The data set is: A B B AB O O O B AB B B B O A O A O O O AB AB A O B A. Complete the following frequency distribution and construct a bar chart for this data.

Areas of Normal Distribution

3. A normal distribution has a mean of 40 and a standard deviation of 5. 68% of the distribution can be found between what two numbers?

Mathematics of Finance

4. Find the principal P required to achieve a future amount A = $5000 with an interest rate of 6% compounded quarterly for 5 years.

Paper For Above instruction

Probability and Normal Distribution: Analyzing Variability and Data Distribution

Understanding probability and the properties of normal distributions is fundamental in statistics, enabling us to interpret data, assess risks, and make informed decisions in various fields ranging from finance to healthcare. This paper explores several key concepts: basic probability calculations with marble data, frequency distributions and bar charts for blood types, the principles of normal distribution, and financial mathematics involving compound interest.

Probability Calculations with Marbles

In the given scenario, a jar contains 6 red, 7 white, and 7 blue marbles totaling 20 marbles. To find the probabilities, we use the classical probability formula: P(event) = number of favorable outcomes / total outcomes.

a. The probability of drawing a red marble (P(red)) is calculated as:

P(red) = 6 / 20 = 0.3 or 30%

b. The probability of drawing a white marble (P(white)) is:

P(white) = 7 / 20 = 0.35 or 35%

c. The probability of drawing either a red or a blue marble (P(red or blue)) involves summing individual probabilities, since these are mutually exclusive events:

P(red or blue) = P(red) + P(blue) = (6 / 20) + (7 / 20) = 13 / 20 = 0.65 or 65%

d. The probability of drawing both a red and a blue marble simultaneously (P(red and blue)) is not possible in a single draw, so assuming replacement, the probability is the product of individual probabilities:

P(red and blue) = P(red) × P(blue) = (6/20) × (7/20) = 42 / 400 = 0.105 or 10.5%

Frequency Distribution and Bar Chart for Blood Types

The dataset of 25 applicants regarding their blood types is as follows:

• A, B, B, AB, O, O, O, B, AB, B, B, B, O, A, O, A, O, O, O, AB, AB, A, O, B, A

Counting the occurrences of each blood type:

• Type A: 5
• Type B: 6
• Type O: 8
• Type AB: 6

The total number of observations is 25. The frequency distribution table is:

Constructing a bar chart involves plotting the blood types on the x-axis and their frequencies on the y-axis. Such visualizations aid in quickly understanding the distribution of blood types among the applicants, which could be vital for blood bank management and planning.

Normal Distribution and Percentile Calculation

Considering a normal distribution with a mean (μ) of 40 and a standard deviation (σ) of 5, 68% of the data falls within one standard deviation from the mean, according to the empirical rule (68-95-99.7 rule). This interval is between:

μ - σ = 40 - 5 = 35

and

μ + σ = 40 + 5 = 45

Therefore, 68% of the distribution lies between 35 and 45.

If we need to find the interval containing 68% of the data, it is from 35 to 45.

Financial Mathematics: Future Value Calculation

To determine the principal amount P required to achieve a future value A of $5000 with an annual interest rate of 6% compounded quarterly over 5 years, we use the compound interest formula:

A = P(1 + r/n)^{nt}

Where:

• A = future amount = 5000
• P = principal (unknown)
• r = annual interest rate = 0.06
• n = number of compounding periods per year = 4
• t = number of years = 5

Rearranged to solve for P:

P = A / (1 + r/n)^{nt}

P = 5000 / (1 + 0.06/4)^{4*5} = 5000 / (1 + 0.015)^{20} = 5000 / (1.015)^{20}

Calculating (1.015)^{20}:

(1.015)^{20} ≈ 1.346855

Thus,

P ≈ 5000 / 1.346855 ≈ 3713.42

The initial investment needed is approximately $3713.42.

Conclusion

This exploration demonstrates key statistical and financial concepts essential for analyzing uncertainty and planning in real-world situations. From simple probability calculations to understanding the spread of a distribution and solving compound interest formulas, these tools empower analysts, researchers, and decision-makers to interpret data accurately and make strategic choices.

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