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Each of 8 ladies randomly chooses a woolen overcoat from 14 different styles. What is the probability that at least 2 ladies choose the same type of overcoat?

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≈ 0.820
≈ 0.918
≈ 0.929
≈ 0.894

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User Gvb
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Answer:

≈ 0.918

Explanation:

Use the complement since the probability of at least 2 ladies choose the same type of overcoat is much more challenging than finding the probability that all the ladies choose a different overcoat.

P(at least 2 ladies choose the same type of overcoat) = 1 − P(all choose different)

Find the probability that they all choose a different type of overcoat.

Now use the complement to determine the probability that at least 2 ladies choose the same type of overcoat.

P(at least 2 ladies choose the same) =

1 − P(all choose different)

≈ 1 − 0.0820

≈ 0.918

The probability that at least 2 ladies choose the same type of overcoat is approximately 0.918 or 91.8%.

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User Janese
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Answer: 0.894

Explanation:

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User BuzzBubba
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