A brand of men\'s pants offered for sale at a clothing store comes in various si
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A brand of men's pants offered for sale at a clothing store comes in various sizes. The possible waist and inseam (length of the pant leg) sizes are given below. Waist: {24 inches, 26 inches, ..., 4 inches} Inseam: {28 inches, 30 inches, .., 40 inches} Define the event A = {waist 40 inches or larger} and B = {inseam 36 inches or larger}, complete parts (a) through (c) below. (a) Describe a customer whose choice is in the event (A and B). A. A customer shopping for a short man with a small waist B. A customer shopping for a tall man with a large waist C. A customer shopping for a tall man with a small waist D. A customer shopping for a short man with a large waist (b) What would it mean if P(A and B) = P(A) times P(B)? A. The choice of waist size and the length of the pant leg are complementary events. B. The choice of waist size depends upon the length of the pant leg. C. The intersection of large waists and long pant legs does not exist. D. The choice of waist size is independent of the length of the pant leg. (c) Does the choice of a short customer with a thin waist in the event (A and B), the event (A or B), both, or neither? A. Both B. Neither C. P(A and B) D. P(A or B)Explanation / Answer
a) Ans: B: A customer shopping for a tall man with a lrge waist.
b) Ans: D: The choice of waist size is independent of the length of the pant length.
c) Ans: B: neither.
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