Question

A speaks truth 8times out of 10times.He tossed a die.he reports that it was 5.what is the probability that it was actually 5

Answer 1

Answer: 0.1333

Step-by-step explanation:

Probability that he speaks truth P(A) = 8/10 = 0.8

Probability of getting 5 on dice P(B) = 1/6

According to mulitplication theorum The required probability is P(A)P(B)

= 0.8/6=0.1333

Therefore, The Probability that it was actually 5 is 0.1333