At Least Probability

To find the probability of at least one, calculate

• 1 - P(E)

• 1 - P(none)

• P(E) + P(not E)

• 1 + P(E)

When rolling two dice, what is the probability that at least one of the dice shows a five?

• 5/36

• 5/12

• 1/3

• 11/36

A research team at Cornell University conducted a study showing that approximately 10% of all businessmen who wear ties wear them so tightly that they actually reduce blood flow to brain, diminishing cerebral functions. At a board meeting of 20 businessmen, all of whom wear ties, what is the probability that at least one tie is too tight?

• 27.0%

• 12.2%

• 73.0%

• 87.8%

An algebra 2 test has 5 multiple choice questions with four choices with one correct answer each. If we just randomly guess on each of the 5 questions, what is the probability that you get at least 1 question correct?

• 0.2373

• 0.3955

• 0.7627

• 0.6045

The American Red Cross says that about 11% of the U.S. population has Type B blood. A blood drive is being held at your school.What is the probability that exactly 1 of the first 5 blood donors have Type B blood? 

• 0.316

• 0.442

• 0.357

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When rolling two dice, the probability of rolling doubles is ⅙. Suppose that a game player rolls the dice five times, hoping to roll doubles. What is the probability the player gets doubles at least once in 5 attempts?

• 0.161

• 0.598

• 0.402

• 0.875

Barry Bonds has a career batting average of .298. What is the probability that he will get a hit at least once in 4 at bats?

• .757

• .579

• .2267

• 0.857

In Vietnam, the probability of rain is 60%.  Find the probability of it raining at least once in a week.

• .887

• 0.896

• .998

• .915

If a standard die is rolled 8 times, find the probability of rolling a number 4 at least twice.

• .3953

• .9548

• .8554

• .2245

According to a recent survey, 15% of houses in America are haunted by a ghost. If your neighborhood block has 6 houses, what is the probability that at least one house is haunted on your block?

• 0.623

• 0.269

• 0.578

• 0.434