Question

Three English teachers eight math teachers five science teachers and 4 social studies teachers if one teacher was chosen at random is it likely a math teacher would be chosen

Answer 1

No.

Explanation:

There are 3 + 8 + 5 + 4 = 20 teachers in all.

Probability a math teacher is chosen = 8/20

= 2/5.

This is less than 1/2 of the number of teachers so it is more likely that the teacher chosen is not a maths teacher.

Answer 2

it is not likely

Explanation:

It is likely because 8 math teachers is equal to 3 English + 5 Science teachers so the probability is equal