Question

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Let’s assume the following statements are true: Historically, 75% of the five-star football recruits in the nation go to universities in the three most competitive athletic conferences. Historically, five-star recruits get full football scholarships 93% of the time, regardless of which conference they go to. If this pattern holds true for this year’s recruiting class, answer the following:

a. Based on these numbers, what is the probability that a randomly selected five-star recruit who chooses one of the best three conferences will be offered a full football scholarship?

b. What are the odds a randomly selected five-star recruit will not select a university from one of the three best conferences? Explain.

c. Explain whether these are independent or dependent events. Are they Inclusive or exclusive? Explain.

Answer 1