Chapter 4.4, Problem 36STP

To determine

The probability that the student chosen at random will have blue eyes.

Answer to Problem 36STP

  $\frac{3}{20}$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  

Calculation:

Total number of students:

  $\begin{array}{l}=1+2+3+14\\ =20\end{array}$

Students with blue eyes = 3

The probability that the student chosen at random will have blue eyes will be:

  $\begin{array}{l}=\frac{\text{Possible outcomes}}{\text{Total outcomes}}\\ =\frac{3}{20}\end{array}$