Question

At a certain middle school, there are 200 5th graders, 220 6th graders, 180 7th graders, and 150 8th graders. The Dean of Students chooses a scholar at random to help run Community Circle. What is the probability that a 7th grader is chosen?

Answer 1

6/25

Explanation:

Probability calculates the likelihood of an event occurring. The likelihood of the event occurring lies between 0 and 1. It is zero if the event does not occur and 1 if the event occurs.

For example, the probability that it would rain on Friday is between o and 1. If it rains, a value of one ids attached to the event. If it doesn't a value of zero is attached to the event.

probability that a 7th grader is chosen = total number of 7th graders / total number of students

total number of 7th graders = 180

total number of students = 200 + 220 + 180 + 150 = 750

180 / 750

To transform to the simplest form. divide both the numerator and the denominator by 30

6 / 25