The probability of not tossing the bag through the hole is D) 35 / 44
How to find the probability ?
To find the probability of not tossing the bean bag through the hole, you need to calculate the area of the board where you can toss the bag and then divide it by the total area of the board.
Find the area where you can toss the bag (not through the hole), subtract the area of the hole from the total area:
Area to toss the bag = Total area - Area of the hole
Area to toss the bag = 44 in² - 9 in²
= 35 in²
Ccalculate the probability of not tossing the bag through the hole:
Probability = (Area to toss the bag) / (Total area)
Probability = 35 in² / 44 in²
Probability = (5 x 7) / (4 x 11)
Probability = 5/4 x 7/11
Probability = (5 x 7) / (4 x 11)
Probability = 35/44