Question

A local town is holding an election. Officials estimate that 180,000 people will vote if it does not rain and 105,000 people will vote if it rains. The weather forecast indicates that there is a 37% chance of rain on election day. Find the expected number of voters.

Answer 1

Since it is unlikely to rain 180,000 people will vote. It is unlikely, because it is less then 50 percent chance for rain.