Question 5

Assume that a venire is 90% white and 10% black.  Assuming no racial bias in the selection process, how would the likelihood of having at least one black juror on a 6-person jury compare to the likelihood of having at least one black juror on a 12-person jury?
(A) about 10% more likely on 12-person jury
(B) about 20% more likely on 12-person jury
(C) about 30% more likely on 12-person jury
(D) about 50% more likely on 12-person jury
(E) about twice as likely on 12-person jury

Answer = (D) 47% probability on 6-person jury, 72% on 12-person jury.
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