The probability that it will rain on any particular day is 50%. The probability that it rains only on the first 4 days of the week is:
The probability that it will rain on any particular day is 50%. The probability that it rains only on the first 4 days of the week is:
Solution
The question asks for the probability that it rains only on the first 4 days of the week.
This means it must rain on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and must not rain on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The probability of rain on any day is .
The probability of no rain on any day is .
Since each day's weather is independent, the probabilities are multiplied.
For the first 4 days (rain required):
Probability
For the remaining 3 days (no rain required):
Probability
Total Probability
Therefore, the probability that it rains only on the first 4 days of the week is .
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