Thirteen jurors are randomly selected from a population
of 5 million residents. Of
these 5 million residents, it is known
that 45% are of a minority race. Of
the 13 jurorsselected, 2 are minorities.
(a) What proportion of the jury described is from a
minority race?
(b) If 13 jurors are randomly selected from a
population where 45% are minorities, what is the
probability that 2 or fewer jurors will
be minorities?
(c) What might the lawyer of a defendant from this minority
race argue?
Thirteen jurors are randomly selected from a population of 5 million residents. Of these 5 million residents, it is kno
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