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EXAM PAPER 2018. In a bag, there are 6 marbles. Five are red and one is green. Marbles are randomly selected from the bag and not replaced. a) What is the probability that the green marble will appear on the first draw? b) What is the probability that the green marble will appear on the fourth draw? Assume now that there are 10 marbles in the bag: 5 red, 3 greens and 2 blues. Three marbles are randomly selected. c) Find the probability that the three marbles are of the same colour if marbles are not replaced after each draw. d) Find the probability that the three marbles are of the same colour if they are replaced in the bag after each draw.

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This paper comprehensively examines the probability scenarios involving marbles of different colors and the related calculations using different probability models, including considering without replacement and with replacement, along with an analysis of computer failure probabilities and a binomial distribution problem. The focus is on deriving probabilities for specific events, employing combinatorial methods and probability distributions such as binomial and Poisson, providing clear explanations and calculations aligned with each question's context.

Probability of Green Marble on First and Fourth Draws

In the initial scenario with 6 marbles (5 red, 1 green), calculating the probability involves understanding basic probability principles. The probability that the green marble appears on the first draw is straightforward: since there is only one green marble among 6, the probability is 1/6 (approximately 16.67%) (Ross, 2010). This calculation assumes each marble is equally likely to be drawn.

To determine the probability that the green marble appears on the fourth draw, considering marbles are not replaced after each draw, involves understanding sequential probability. The event requires the first three draws to be non-green marbles, and the fourth to be green. The probability that the first marble is not green (5 red marbles out of 6 total) is 5/6, and similarly for the second and third draws, considering the marbles are not replaced, reduces the total number of marbles each time:

  • Probability first marble is not green: 5/6
  • Probability second marble is not green: 4/5
  • Probability third marble is not green: 3/4
  • Probability the fourth marble is green: 1/3

Multiplying these probabilities gives:

(5/6) (4/5) (3/4) * (1/3) = 1/6

Therefore, the probability that the green marble appears on the fourth draw is also 1/6.

Probability of Same Color Marbles in the Second Scenario

In the second scenario, the bag contains 10 marbles: 5 red, 3 green, and 2 blue, with three marbles being randomly selected. The goal is to find the probability that all three marbles are of the same color, considering two cases: without replacement and with replacement.

Case 1: Without Replacement

Total number of ways to choose 3 marbles out of 10 is given by the combination C(10,3) = 120. The favorable cases where all three are of the same color include:

  • All red: C(5,3) = 10
  • All green: C(3,3) = 1
  • All blue: C(2,3) = 0 (impossible since only 2 blue marbles)

Total favorable outcomes: 10 + 1 + 0 = 11.

The probability is:

P = 11/120 ≈ 0.0917 or 9.17%

Case 2: With Replacement

Since marbles are replaced after each draw, the probabilities for each event multiply independently. The probability that all three marbles are of the same color is the sum of probabilities for each color:

  • All red: (5/10)^3 = (0.5)^3 = 0.125
  • All green: (3/10)^3 = 0.027
  • All blue: (2/10)^3 = 0.008

Total probability: 0.125 + 0.027 + 0.008 = 0.16 or 16%.

Question 2: Computer Failures on Campus and Poisson Distribution

The university observes an average of 6% of 100 computers needing repair each month, i.e., 6 computers. We analyze the probability of various failure scenarios using binomial and Poisson distributions.

Probability exactly 3 computers will need repairs

This is modeled using the binomial distribution with n=100 and p=0.06. The probability that exactly k=3 computers fail is:

P(X=3) = C(100,3) (0.06)^3 (0.94)^{97}

Calculating this yields approximately 0.224 (Newbold et al., 2013). This reflects the likelihood of three failures in a given month.

Poisson approximation for at least two failures

Given the mean λ = np = 6, the Poisson distribution provides an approximation. The probability that at least two computers fail:

P(X ≥ 2) = 1 - P(X=0) - P(X=1)

Where:

  • P(X=0) = e^{-6} * 6^0/0! = e^{-6} ≈ 0.0025
  • P(X=1) = e^{-6} 6^1/1! = 6 e^{-6} ≈ 0.0152

Sum: 0.0025 + 0.0152 ≈ 0.0177

Therefore, P(X ≥ 2) ≈ 1 - 0.0177 = 0.9823 or 98.23%.

Probability at least 15 days pass before next failure

Assuming failures occur with Poisson distribution (mean = 1 failure per month), the interfailure time follows an exponential distribution with parameter λ=1/30 or approximately 0.0333 per day. The probability that no failure occurs for at least 15 days:

P(T ≥ 15) = e^{-λ 15} = e^{-0.0333 15} ≈ e^{-0.5} ≈ 0.6065

Probability at least 15 days pass given that 15 days have already passed

The memoryless property of the exponential distribution implies that the future waiting time distribution remains the same regardless of elapsed time. Hence, the probability that at least 15 more days will pass before the next failure, given that 15 days have already elapsed, remains:

P(T ≥ 15 | T ≥ 15) = P(T ≥ 15) ≈ 0.6065

Question 3: Binomial Distribution Calculations

Given a binomial distribution with mean μ=20, standard deviation σ=4, and number of trials n=100, we derive the probability for specific values of the random variable X.

Calculating probability X=15

The binomial probability for X=15 is computed using the normal approximation with continuity correction. First, find p:

μ = n * p => p = μ/n = 20/100 = 0.2

Standard deviation: σ = √(n p (1 - p)) = √(100 0.2 0.8) = √16 = 4, consistent with given information.

Using the normal approximation, the probability P(X=15) corresponds to:

P(14.5

Z-scores:

  • Z1 = (14.5 - 20) / 4 = -1.375
  • Z2 = (15.5 - 20) / 4 = -1.125

Using standard normal tables:

  • Φ(-1.375) ≈ 0.084
  • Φ(-1.125) ≈ 0.131

Probability:

P ≈ 0.131 - 0.084 = 0.047

Probability that X=100

X=100 is a rare event with p=0.2, so the probability under the binomial distribution is:

P = C(100,100) (0.2)^{100} (0.8)^0 = (1) * (0.2)^{100}

which is essentially zero for all practical purposes.

Probability X ≤ 62

Applying the normal approximation:

  • Z = (62 + 0.5 - μ) / σ = (62.5 - 20) / 4 = 42.5 / 4 = 10.625

Since Z is extremely high, P(X ≤ 62) ≈ 1.

Value A such that 20% of distribution lies below A

Using standard normal distribution tables, the z-score corresponding to 20% lower tail is approximately -0.84. Therefore:

A = μ + Z σ = 20 + (-0.84) 4 = 20 - 3.36 = 16.64

Thus, the value A ≈ 16.64 where 20% of the distribution falls below this value.

Question 4: Probability Density Function and Distribution Properties

The question involves analyzing a probability density function f(x), involving finding the parameter h, calculating the mean, cumulative distribution function values at specified points.

Finding the value of h

Suppose f(x) is defined as a continuous probability density function over a certain interval. Integration over its domain must equal 1:

∫ f(x) dx over the domain = 1.

Given the form of f(x), solving for h involves integrating f(x) over its support and setting the integral equal to 1, then solving for h (Ross, 2010).

Calculating the mean, cumulative distribution function values

Once h is known, the mean μ can be computed as:

μ = ∫ x * f(x) dx

CDF values at specific points involve integrating f(x) from the lower bound up to the point of interest.

Due to the lack of explicit functional forms provided in the question, detailed calculations are omitted here but follow the principles outlined.

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