Math Problem Statement

Suppose a coin is selected at random from the piggy bank. Write the answer as a decimal rounded to 2 decimal places. 1. What is the probability that the coin is a penny? 2. What is the probability that the coin is a dime? 3. What is the probability that the coin is not a nickel?

Solution

Let's break down the problem:

The bar graph shows the following distribution of coins in the piggy bank:

  • Pennies: 21
  • Nickels: 7
  • Dimes: 17
  • Quarters: 30

Total coins:

21 (pennies)+7 (nickels)+17 (dimes)+30 (quarters)=75 coins in total21 \text{ (pennies)} + 7 \text{ (nickels)} + 17 \text{ (dimes)} + 30 \text{ (quarters)} = 75 \text{ coins in total}

1. Probability that the coin is a penny:

Probability=Number of penniesTotal coins=21750.28\text{Probability} = \frac{\text{Number of pennies}}{\text{Total coins}} = \frac{21}{75} \approx 0.28

2. Probability that the coin is a dime:

Probability=Number of dimesTotal coins=17750.23\text{Probability} = \frac{\text{Number of dimes}}{\text{Total coins}} = \frac{17}{75} \approx 0.23

3. Probability that the coin is not a nickel:

[ \text{Probability} = 1 - \frac{\text{Number of nickels}}{\text{Total coins}} = 1 - \frac{7}{75} = \frac

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Ratios
Fractions

Formulas

Probability of an event = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Total number of outcomes)
Complementary probability: P(not A) = 1 - P(A)

Theorems

Complement rule in probability

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7