Q51. - Algebra 1

Question

A bag of lollipops contains 19 cherries, 13 grapes, 8 sour apples, 15 strawberries, and 9 orange-flavored lollipops. What is the probability of drawing a sour apple-flavored lollipop?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The probability of drawing a sour apple-flavored lollipop is $\frac{\mathbf{1}}{\mathbf{8}}$.

Step 1. Given Statement.

A bag of lollipops contains 19 cherries, 13 grapes, 8 sour apples, 15 strawberries, and 9 orange-flavored lollipops.

Step 2. Calculation.

Find the total flavored lollipops.

$19+13+8+15+9=64$

Find the probability of sour apple-flavored lollipops.

$\begin{array}{c}p=\frac{8}{64}\\ =\frac{1}{8}\end{array}$

Step 3. Conclusion.

The probability of drawing a sour apple-flavored lollipop is $\frac{1}{8}$