Question

There are 300 raffle tickets. The prizes are as follows: First prize - voucher for meal at local restaurant Second prize - food hamper Third prize - chocolate cake 4x homemade jams 3x homemade pickles A prize is won after the first raffle ticket is drawn.  What is the probability of winning a prize when the next ticket is drawn?

Answer 1

2/299

Explanation:

there were 300 tickets and 1 is out . 299 tickets left

There were 3 prizes and 1 is out. 2 prizes left.

The probability of winning ANY prize when next ticket is drawn is

P(prize) =2/299