Marty wants to propose that STPL makes icing sugar figurines to go on top of the maca-sponges. The machine is available, however, it is not always reliable and will often make defective figurines. The figurines would be 1,2,3,4, and 5 inches tall. Based on one day’s production there were a total of 130 of the 1 inch figurine, 256 of the 2 inch, 25 of the 3 inch, 396 of the 4 inch and 278 of the 5 inch.
Required
- What is the probability of selecting a 1 inch figurine from the defective bin? (2 marks)
- What is the probability of selecting a figurine that is 3 inches or more from the defective bin? (2 marks)
- How can probability information be used to assist management in making better decisions? (6 marks)