Practice Applications of Probability - 4.5 | Chapter 4: Probability | ICSE Class 12 Mathematics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

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What is the role of probability in insurance?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how insurance companies evaluate risk.

Question 2

Easy

How does probability assist in finance?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on investment decisions based on potential market behavior.

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Question 1

What is the main application of probability in insurance?

  • Setting interest rates
  • Assessing risks
  • Calculating taxes

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what insurance companies do to manage risk.

Question 2

True or False: Probability is not relevant in medical testing.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how tests evaluate conditions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A company has a 5% chance that a claim will be made each year. If they have 100 customers, what is the expected number of claims they should prepare for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the probability formula for expected values.

Question 2

You want to invest $10,000 in stocks. There's a 70% chance of a 10% increase or a 30% chance of a 20% decrease. What is the expected value of the investment?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the formula for expected value with different outcomes and their probabilities.

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