An ice cream stand reports that 12% of the cones they sell are "jumbo" size. You want to see what a
"jumbo" cone looks like, so you stand and watch the sales for a while. What is the probability that
The first jumbo cone is the fourth cone you see them sell?
A) 93%
B) 8%
C) 60%
D) 33%
E) 40%

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability of the first jumbo cone being the fourth cone sold is (12/100) * (88/100) * (88/100) * (12/100) = 0.08 or 8%.

An Ice Cream Stand Reports That 12% of the Cones