In a Special Report, "Speed Demons," in the Cedar Rapids

question 13

Essay

In a special report, "Speed Demons," in the Cedar Rapids, IA, Gazette, reporters used a radar gun to check the speeds of motorists in two counties. They were shocked (!) to discover that some motorists were driving at a speed greater than the posted limits. They reported the following information: Suppose that one of these cars is selected at random. Consider the following events: F = the event that a driver is in a "fast lane" (speed limit above 25 mph). S = the event that a driver is speeding. ​ ​ b) From the information in part (a), calculate .
c) From the information in part (a), calculate .
d) From the information in part (a), calculate P(S).
e) These events are represented in a tree diagram below. What is the probability that a randomly selected driver will "follow the branches" to the X?

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Definitions:

Placing Blame

The act of attributing fault or responsibility for a problem or wrongdoing to someone or something.

Coherence

The logical and orderly presentation of ideas in written or spoken form, ensuring that all parts of the communication are connected and flow smoothly.

Active Voice

A grammatical voice in which the subject performs the action stated by the verb.

Relationship Paragraphs

Sections of text that help to establish a connection between ideas or elements within a message, improving coherence and understanding.