Container 1 Has 8 Items,3 of Which Are Defective

question 58

Multiple Choice

Container 1 has 8 items,3 of which are defective.Container 2 has 5 items,2 of which are defective.If one item is drawn from each container: What is the probability that one of the items is defective?

• A)0.2250
• B)0.3000
• C)0.0250
• D)0.4500
• E)0.1500

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Definitions:

Radioactive Decay

The process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation, leading to a change in the number and/or arrangement of its protons and neutrons.

Conduction

The direct transfer of heat or electricity through a substance when there is a temperature or electrical potential difference.

Thermal Energy

The internal energy present in a system due to the motion of its atoms or molecules, often perceived as heat.

Felsic Magma

Magma that is high in silica and light in color, typically associated with explosive volcanic eruptions.