(a) The probability that an automobile being filled with gasoline will

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2021-11-18

(a) The probability that an automobile being filled with gasoline will also need an oil change is 0.35; the probability that it needs a new oil filter is 0.45; and the probability that both the oil and filter need changing is 0.25.
(i) If the oil had to be changed, what is the probability that a new oil filter is needed ?
(ii) If a new oil filter is needed, what is the probability that the oil has to be changed ?

Answer & Explanation

Aretha Frazier

Aretha Frazier

Beginner2021-11-19Added 16 answers

Step 1
Let A denote the event of oil change.
B denote the event of new oil filter requirement.
P(A)=0.35
P(B)=0.45
P(AB)=0.25
Step 2
(i) Probability that a new oil filter is needed given the oil had to be changed
P(BA)
Using conditional probability
P(BA)=P(BA)P(A)
=0.250.35
=0.7143
The required probability is 0.7143
Step 3
(ii) Probability that the oil has to be changed given a new oil filter is needed
P(AB)
Using conditional probability
P(AB)=P(AB)P(B)
=0.250.45
=0.5556
The required probability is 0.5556

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