Math Problem Statement
Thirty students were surveyed about the number of siblings they have. Their results were recorded and placed on a card face down.
OutcomeFrequency
1
6
2
12
3
9
4 or more
3
Determine P(3) when picking a random card.
10% 30% 70% 80%
Solution
To determine the probability when picking a random card, follow these steps:
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Understand the problem:
- We want to find the probability of selecting a card that represents the outcome "3 siblings."
- The frequency of students with 3 siblings is 9.
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Calculate the total number of students surveyed:
- Total number of students = (with 1 sibling) + (with 2 siblings) + (with 3 siblings) + (with 4 or more siblings) = students.
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Calculate the probability :
- Probability .
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Simplify the probability:
- .
So, the probability is 30%.
Would you like further details or have any other questions?
Here are some related questions:
- What is the probability of selecting a card that represents "4 or more" siblings?
- How would the probability change if the number of students with 3 siblings increased by 3?
- What is the probability when picking a random card?
- What is the combined probability of selecting a card that represents 2 or 3 siblings?
- If two cards are drawn, what is the probability that both cards represent "2 siblings"?
- How would the probability change if only 20 students were surveyed?
- What is the probability of picking a card that represents 1 or 2 siblings?
- How does the distribution of sibling numbers affect the overall probabilities?
Tip: When working with probabilities, ensure that all outcomes are accounted for in the total when calculating the probability of a specific event.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9
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