Use the Addition Rule or Multiplication Rule for Probability

question 14

Multiple Choice

Use the addition rule or multiplication rule for probability.
-During its grand opening week, Stickler's bicycle shop offers a "wheel of discount
Savings." After customers select the items they wish to purchase, they spin the wheel to
Determine the discount they will receive. The wheel is divided into 12 slices. Six slices
Are red and award a 10% discount, three slices are white and award a 20% discount, and
Two slices are blue and award a 40% discount. The remaining slice is gold and awards a
100% discount! The probability that two customers in a row get a 20% discount is

• A) 3 / 12
• B) 2 / 12
• C) .0625
• D) 9 / 12
• E) 10 / 12

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Definitions:

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion or judgment about an individual or group that is not based on reason or actual experience, often involving negative or discriminatory views.

Discrimination

The ability or practice to distinguish and differentiate between items or conditions, often leading to unfair treatment based on specific characteristics.

Milgram

Refers to Stanley Milgram, a psychologist known for his experiment on obedience demonstrating people's willingness to follow orders.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or expectations, often to fit in or be accepted by others.