Suppose 70% of Orders on a Particular Website Are Shipped

question 34

Essay

Suppose 70% of orders on a particular website are shipped to the person who is
making the order and the remaining 30% are shipped to people other than the person
placing the order. Gift wrapping is requested for 60% of the orders being shipped to
other people, but for only 10% of orders shipped to the person making the order.
a) What is the probability that a randomly selected order will be gift wrapped and
sent to a person other than the person making the order?
b) What is the probability that a randomly selected order will be gift wrapped?
c) Is gift-wrapping independent of the destination of the gift? Provide a statistical
justification for your response.

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Definitions:

Performing Stage

The fourth phase in the Tuckman model of team development, characterized by high levels of cooperation, unity, and productivity.

Decentralised Communication Network

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Collections of individuals who communicate and work together, influencing each other’s behavior and outcomes through their interactions.

Decentralised Communication Network

involves a system where communication flows in a less hierarchical manner, empowering individuals at all levels to engage and exchange information freely.