The Probability That a House in an Urban Area Will

question 13

Multiple Choice

The probability that a house in an urban area will develop a leak is 4%. If 39 houses are randomly selected,what is the probability that none of the houses will develop a leak?

• A) 0.204
• B) 0.040
• C) 0.000
• D) 0.001

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Definitions:

Universal Propositions

Statements that assert something about every member of a particular class.

Existential Import

The implication that something exists when affirmative statements are made about a category or class.

Enthymeme

A shortened syllogism or rhetorical argument that leaves one premise implied, often used in persuasive speech.

Premise

A foundational assertion or premise leading to further deductions or outcomes as logical conclusions.