Question

Starbucks sold 200 coffees in the last hour, 40 of which were lattes. What is the probability that the next drink sold will be a latte?

a. 1/5
b. 1/10
c. 4/5
d. 1/4

Answer 1

Starbucks sold 200 coffees in the last hour, 40 of which were lattes. What is the probability that the next drink sold will be a latte? A. 1/5

Explanation:

40/200

= (40:40)/(200:40)

= 1/5

Answer 2

1/5

Explanation:

start with 40/200 and simplify it. they can both be divided by 40, so 40 divided be 40 is 1 hence the numerator, and 200 divided by 40 is 5, the denominator. Hope this helps !! :)