Question

A theater is showing 2 comedies, 1 musical, and 5 action films. Each movie has 3 matinee showtimes and 7 evening performances. Each type of movie and showtime is equally likely to be chosen. If 12,400 people see a movie, how many will be expected to choose a musical during an evening showtime? A 1,085 C 1,240 B 1,189 D 1,550

Answer 1

Answer: 1550

Explanation:

Number of people to see the movie = 12400

Number of comedies = 2

Number of musical = 1

Number of action films = 5

The number of people that'll be be expected to choose a musical during an evening showtime will be:

= 1/8 × 12400

= 1550