Question

In a genetics experiment on​ peas, one sample of offspring contained 376 green peas and 117 yellow peas. Based on those​ results, estimate the probability of getting an offspring pea that is green. Is the result reasonably close to the value of 3 divided by 4 that was​ expected?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Given that in a genetics experiment on​ peas, one sample of offspring contained 376 green peas and 117 yellow peas.

Total no of peas = 376+117=493

No of green peas = 376

Probability of selecting a green pea =
`(376)/(493) =0.7627`

Yes it is reasonably close to 3/4 = 0.75 since difference is only 0.0127 negligible.