Question

The probability that a randomly selected 25-year-old male will survive the year is 0.9984 according to a report on vital

statistics. If three randomly selected 25-year-old males are selected from the general population, explain how to find the
probability that all three will survive the year. Follow the rules for significant figures.

Answer 1

0.9952076759

Explanation:

Probability that all three survive

= 0.9984 × 0.9984 × 0.9984

= 0.9952076759