Question

A person is chosen at random from a room that contains 24 men and 26 women. What is the probability that a woman is chosen?

A.) 12/13

B.) 12/25

C.) 13/25

D.) 13/50

Answer 1

probability = (number of relevant possibilities)/(total number of possible outcomes)

p(woman chosen) = 26 / (24+26) = 13/25

Correct answer is (C)

Answer 2

Answer: C.
`(13)/(25)`

Explanation:

Given : The number of men = 24

The number of women = 26

The total number of people in the room =
`24+26=50`

Now, the probability that a woman is chosen is given by :-

`\text{P(women)}=\frac{\text{Number of women}}{\text{Total people}}\\\\\Rightarrow\ \text{P(women)}=(26)/(50)=(13)/(25)`

Hence, the probability that a woman is chosen is
`(13)/(25)`