(Solution Library) The probability is 1 in 4,000,000 that a single auto trip in the United States will result in a fatality. Over a lifetime, an average U.S.


Question: The probability is 1 in 4,000,000 that a single auto trip in the United States will result in a fatality. Over a lifetime, an average U.S. driver takes 50,000 trips.

  1. What is the probability of a fatal accident over a lifetime? Explain your reasoning carefully.
    Hint: Assume independent events. Why might the assumption of independence be violated?
  2. Why might a driver be tempted not to use a seat belt "just on this trip"?

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