As an Incentive to Get New Customers, the Local Branch

question 30

Essay

As an incentive to get new customers, the local branch of a bank launched "bouncing for bucks." During this week-long event, any customer opening a new chequing account with the bank would have the opportunity to throw a bouncy rubber ball into a large box divided into squares. Each square was labeled with a dollar amount that would be deposited into his/her new chequing account. The way the box was labeled is shown below.
a. What is the probability that a customer gets $20 or more?
b. What is the probability that a customer gets less than $20?
c. What is the probability that a customer gets $20 or $30?
d. What is the probability that two customers in a row get $50?

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Definitions:

Satiety

The feeling of fullness or satisfaction that signals the end of a meal and inhibits eating until the next meal.

Hunger Pangs

Physical sensations of discomfort or pain in the stomach area indicating the need or desire to eat.

Digestive Tract

The series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus, where digestion of food occurs.

Blood Sugar Level

The concentration of glucose present in the blood, which is a critical factor in managing diabetes and maintaining homeostasis.