Question

There are 16 girls and 18 boys in a class. The teacher chooses a student's name at random to answer a question.

What is the probability that the teacher chooses a girl to answer the question?
A
1
34
O
B.
16
OO

Answer 1

• 8/17

Explanation:

16 girls and 18 boys in a class

Total number of students:

• 16 + 18 = 34

Probability of choosing a girl:

• P(g) = number of girls / total number
• P(g) = 16/34 = 8/17