The Owner of a Pet Store Is Trying to Decide

question 76

Essay

The owner of a pet store is trying to decide whether to discontinue selling specialty clothes for pets. She suspects that only 4% of the customers buy specialty clothes for their pets and thinks that she might be able to replace the clothes with more interesting and profitable items on the shelves. Before making a final decision she decides to keep track of the total number of customers for a day, and whether they purchase specialty clothes for their pet.
-What is the probability that she does not sell a garment until the 7th customer? Show work.

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