In a Recent Survey of Computer Ownership, 73

question 117

Essay

In a recent survey of computer ownership, 73.4% of the respondents indicated they own PC computers, while 21.8% indicated they own both PC and Mac computers, and 80.1% said they own at least one of the two computers.
a.What is the probability that a respondent owns a Mac computer?
b.Given that a respondent owns a PC, what is the probability that the respondent also owns a Mac?
c.Are events "P" and "M" mutually exclusive? Why or why not? Explain using probabilities.
d.Are the two events "P" and "M" independent? Explain, using probabilities.

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Definitions:

Hazardous Wastes

Materials that pose potential risks to public health or the environment due to their toxic, corrosive, or flammable properties, requiring special disposal methods.

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the concept of storing something indefinitely, often used in the context of waste management or carbon sequestration.

Incineration

The process of burning waste materials to reduce their volume and mass and sometimes to generate energy, though it can produce harmful emissions.

Incineration

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