Every Tuesday is trash day on Mulberry Street.
For the last 15 weeks, the garbage truck has come by between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Is it likely that the garbage truck will come by this Tuesday at 8:00 a.m.?
Is it possible? Explain your reasoning.

Question

Every Tuesday is trash day on Mulberry Street. 
For the last 15 weeks, the garbage truck has come by between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. 
Is it likely that the garbage truck will come by this Tuesday at 8:00 a.m.?
Is it possible? Explain your reasoning.

parthkohli · Answer

I don't think it'll happen as it is repetitive and it's not likely that the repetitive habit will change.

sidmanfu · Answer

Why dont you think it will happen?

parthkohli · Answer

Because it has been coming at a different time, for a long time.

sidmanfu · Answer

Oh