Estimate the indicated probability.
-The Amboy Kennel Club has held an annual dog show for the last 12 years. During this time the Winner of ʺBest of Showʺ has been an Alaskan Malamute 6 times, a Great Pyrenees 3 times, and an Siberian Husky 3 times. Determine the empirical probability that the next winner of ʺBest of Showʺ Will be an Alaskan Malamute.
A) 1
B) $\frac { 5 } { 8 }$
C) $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$
D) $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$

Question

Estimate the indicated probability.
-The Amboy Kennel Club has held an annual dog show for the last 12 years. During this time the Winner of ʺBest of Showʺ has been an Alaskan Malamute 6 times, a Great Pyrenees 3 times, and an Siberian Husky 3 times. Determine the empirical probability that the next winner of ʺBest of Showʺ Will be an Alaskan Malamute. 
A) 1
B) $\frac { 5 } { 8 }$
C) $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$
D) $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The empirical probability is calculated by dividing the number of times an event has happened by the total number of trials. Here, an Alaskan Malamute has won 6 times out of 12 years, so the probability is $\frac{6}{12} = \frac{1}{2}$.

Estimate the Indicated Probability 58\frac { 5 } { 8 }85​

Estimate the Indicated Probability $\frac { 5 } { 8 }$