Question

A factory inspector found flaws in 3 out of 18 wooden boxes. What is the experimental probability that the next wooden box will be flawed?
Write your answer as a fraction or whole number.

Answer 1

Hi there!  

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I believe your answer is:  

$\frac{1}{6}$

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Here’s why:  

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$\boxed{\text{Box Probability}}\\\\\rightarrow \frac{\text{# of boxed flawed}}{\text{# of boxes checked}} \\\\\rightarrow \frac{3}{18}\\\\\rightarrow \frac{3/3}{18/3}\\\\\rightarrow\boxed{\frac{1}{6}}$

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Hope this helps you. I apologize if it’s incorrect.