Question

Four people—Rob, Sonja, Jack, and Ang—enter their names into a drawing. The winner receives either a t-shirt or a mug, and which prize they receive is randomly selected.

What is the probability that either Ang wins and is given a mug, or Jack wins (and is given either prize)? Give the answer as a percent.

Answer 1

The probability is 37.5%

Explanation:

There are eight total outcomes, but we only need to focus on three. Ang winning a mug and Jack winning either a t-shirt or a mug, that makes three. Write that as a fraction: 3/8, and then divide. 3 divided by 8 gives us 0.375. But we need a percent so multiply that by 100, that now gives us 37.5.

So, the probability that either Ang wins and is given a mug, or Jack wins is 37.5%. If it makes you feel more confident in this, I put the same exact answer for my assessment and I got it correct.

Also, “The monks named me aOng.”

Answer 2

• 3.125%

Explanation:

It is assumed the first winner is part of the second drawing as well

There are 4 people and two prizes

The probability of each person to win is 1/4

The first winner has 1/2 probability to get a mug

• P(win and a mug) = 1/4*1/2 = 1/8 for Ang

The second winner, if it is Jack, gets either prize

• P(win and either prize) = 1/4

The combined probability is:

• 1/8*1/4 = 1/32 = 0.03125 = 3.125%