Question

The principal uses a computer to randomly select the name of a student from all the students in

the school. With the computer program, it is possible to draw the name of the same student

twice. If the principal selects the name of a student from the Voyagers on the first try, what is

the probability she will draw the name of another student from the Voyagers on the second try?

answer choices

81/399

41/200

1/82

21/100

Answer 1

Complete Question

Stillwater Junior High divides students into teams taught by a group of teachers. The table shows the number of students in each team.

Team{Number of Students}

Acers{78}

Blazers{80}

Outbacks{83}

Quasars{77}

Voyagers{82}

Total-400

Answer:

(A)81/399

Step-by-step explanation:

The probability that the Principal selects a voyager on the first try is:

82/400

Since another student is to be selected, the total population has reduced by 1 and the number of voyagers likewise has been reduced by 1.

Therefore:

Probability that another voyager is selected on the second try =

81/399

The correct option is A.

Answer 2

Answer:

41/200 B

Step-by-step explanation:

The student never gets taken away from the count so.

first pull probability is.. 82/400 second is... 82/400 simplify by dividing by 2. Equals 41/200