Question

For the same food trailer mentioned in Example 1, explain how to find the experimental probability that the next order is two pieces of chicken with a green salad.

Answer 1

Green Salad Macaroni & Cheese French Fries Cole Slaw
2 pieces 33 22 52 35
3 pieces 13 55 65 55

Total number of orders:
33 + 22 + 52 + 35 + 13 + 55 + 65 + 55 = 330

Number of orders of 2 pcs of chicken with green salad.
33 orders.

Experimental probability:
33 orders / 330 total orders = 33/330 simplified to 1/10 or 0.10 or 10%