Question

A creative writing class compiled a list of their favorite superheroes. They listed each superhero's superpower and personality flaw. Fly Read minds Forgetful 6 11 Lazy 5 7 What is the probability that a randomly selected superhero is forgetful and can fly? Simplify any fractions.

Answer 1

The probability is given the following formula:

Probability = Favorable / total outcomes

In this case, there number of students that selected a forgetfull sperheroe that can fly is 6, the total number of outcomes is 6 + 11 + 5 + 7 = 29, then we get:

Probability = 6 / 29

Then, the probability of selecting a forgetful superheroe that can fly is 6/29