176k views
2 votes
Can someone please help me understand these 3 probability math problems.

Can someone please help me understand these 3 probability math problems.-example-1
Can someone please help me understand these 3 probability math problems.-example-1
Can someone please help me understand these 3 probability math problems.-example-2
Can someone please help me understand these 3 probability math problems.-example-3
User ReBa
by
3.7k points

1 Answer

2 votes

Answer:

Problem 1: Option A, 1/8

Problem 2: Option A, 1/12

Problem 3: False

Explanation:

Problem 1

Step 1: Find the probability of landing on a red

Red → 1/4

Step 2: Find the probability of landing on an A

A's → 3/6 → 1/2

Step 3: Multiply to get the total probability

Red * A's

1/4 * 1/2

1/8

Answer: Option A, 1/8

Problem 2

Step 1: Find the probability of landing on heads

Heads → 1/2

Step 2: Find the probability of landing on a 5

Die → 1/6

Step 3: Multiply to get the total probability

Heads * Die

1/2 * 1/6

1/12

Answer: Option A, 1/12

Problem 3

Step 1: Find the probability of choosing a red or white marble

10 + 5 → 15

15 / 35

0.428...

Answer: False

User Jeff Olson
by
3.0k points