Question

The city carnival is holding a raffle. Every raffle ticket purchased will go into a large bin. At the end of the day, one ticket will be drawn at random for the grand prize. Lewis bought 2 tickets, Raul bought 6 tickets, and Amy bought 8 tickets.

If a total of 350 tickets were sold, what is the probability that either Raul or Amy will win the grand prize?
A. 3/175


B. 1/175


C. 4/175


D. 1/25

Answer 1

D. 1/25

Explanation:

8 + 6 = 14 tickets

14/350 = 2/50

2/50 = 1/25

Answer 2

D 1/25

Explanation:

6+8= 14

14/350 = 0.04

1/25= 0.04