Re: Problem - Confidence level with uniform distribution?

From: Scott Hemphill (hemphill_at_hemphills.net)
Date: 08/26/04 

Date: 26 Aug 2004 19:30:33 -0400

riku.aho@iki.fi (Riku) writes:

> Assuming an indefinite supply of corn flakes packets on the market and
> amongst them, an even distribution of four packet colours (R, G, B,
> Y), how many packets does one have to buy in order to have with 99%
> confidence at least one of each colour?
>
> I think I have solved this but double checking with you guys on the
> correct answer..

OK, tell me what answer you got, and I'll tell you if it's correct.

Scott 

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