Question

an organization will give a prize to a local artist. the artist will be randomly chosen from among 11 painters, 3 sculptors, and 5 photographers. what is the probability that the artist chosen will be a sculptor or a photographer? write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total artists

Total = 11 + 3 + 5 = 19

Step2: Calculate favorable artists

Sculptors + photographers = 3 + 5 = 8

Step3: Find probability

Probability = $\frac{\text{Favorable}}{\text{Total}} = \frac{8}{19}$

Answer:

$\frac{8}{19}$