概率论33043.ppt

Application 1 Question What is the probability of rolling an even number with one dice? a number greater than 3 with one dice? Solution The sample space for rolling one dice is S = {1,2,3,4,5,6}. Lets say event A is rolling an even number and B is rolling a number greater than 3. then, A= {2,4,6} and B= {4,5,6} a) P(A) = = = b) P(B)= n(B)/n(S) = 3/6 = 1/2 Application 2 Question There are 3 white balls and 5 red balls in the plastic bag. What is the probability of choosing a white ball? (event A) two red balls? (event B) a white ball and three red balls? (event