Question

Rusty’s favorite meal consists of a corn dog, tater wedges, and a fudge sickle. Rusty has decided to order a corn dog and to choose his side and dessert randomly. What is the probability that Rusty will not end up with his favorite meal?

A. 1/80
B. 1/16
C. 15/16
D. 79/80

Answer 1

Option C.

Explanation:

It is given that Rusty’s favorite meal consists of a corn dog, tater wedges, and a fudgesicle.

Rusty has decided to order a corn dog and to choose his side and dessert randomly.

We need to find the probability that Rusty will not end up with his favorite meal.

Total number of sides = 4

Total number of desserts = 4

Total possibilities = 4 × 4 = 16

Possible ways of selecting tater wedges and a fudge sickle = 1

Probability that Rusty will end up with his favorite meal is

`P=(1)/(16)`

Probability that Rusty will not end up with his favorite meal is

`P'=1-P=1-(1)/(16)=(15)/(16)`

Hence, the correct option is C.