Question

Write answers in all three forms. Do not round. The names John, Sue, Carol, Bill and Ed are on slips of paper in a hat. A name is drawn without looking. What is the probability of not drawing Ed?​

Answer 1

The probability of drawing Ed is 1/5

Explanation:

There are 5 people in total so convert that to a fraction:

5/5

And the probability of drawing 1 person out of 5 people is:

1/5 for each person

So the probability of drawing Ed is:

1/5.