Find the indicated probability.
-In a survey, 50 students were asked to name their favorite color. The table below shows the results.
$\begin{array}{l|c}
\text { Color } & \text { Number of students } \
\hline \text { Red } & 11 \
\hline \text { Blue } & 9 \
\hline \text { Green } & 6 \
\hline \text { Yellow } & 4 \
\hline \text { Purple } & 9 \
\hline \text { Brown } & 3 \
\hline \text { Orange } & 3 \
\hline \text { Pink } & 5
\end{array}$

If a student is selected at random, what is the probability that their favorite color is purple?
A) $\frac { 9 } { 50 }$
B) $\frac { 9 } { 100 }$
C) $\frac { 9 } { 10 }$
D) 9

Question

Find the indicated probability.
-In a survey, 50 students were asked to name their favorite color. The table below shows the results. 
$\begin{array}{l|c}
\text { Color } & \text { Number of students } \
\hline \text { Red } & 11 \
\hline \text { Blue } & 9 \
\hline \text { Green } & 6 \
\hline \text { Yellow } & 4 \
\hline \text { Purple } & 9 \
\hline \text { Brown } & 3 \
\hline \text { Orange } & 3 \
\hline \text { Pink } & 5
\end{array}$

If a student is selected at random, what is the probability that their favorite color is purple?
A) $\frac { 9 } { 50 }$
B) $\frac { 9 } { 100 }$
C) $\frac { 9 } { 10 }$
D) 9

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability is calculated by dividing the number of students who favor purple (9) by the total number of students surveyed (50), which equals $\frac{9}{50}$.

Find the Indicated Probability If a Student Is Selected at Random, What Is the Asked