The Proprietor of a Small Hardware Store Employs Three Men

question 48

Essay

The proprietor of a small hardware store employs three men and three women. He will select three employees at random to work on Christmas Eve. Let X represent the number of women selected.
a. Express the probability distribution of X in tabular form.
b. What is the probability that at least two women will work on Christmas Eve?

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Definitions:

Material Purpose

The inherent or intended function of a material object, often relating to its practical use or role in achieving a goal.

Material Needs

Basic necessities required for individuals to maintain their physical well-being, such as food, shelter, and clothing.

Labor

The effort, work, or physical and mental activity done by individuals, often in pursuit of producing goods, providing services, or achieving other outcomes.

Dialectic Contradiction

A concept in dialectical philosophy referring to conflicting forces or ideas that interact in a dynamic process leading to their resolution and the emergence of new syntheses.