Question

finding the probability of an event from a two - way table
the two - way table shows data for a florists inventory by flower and color.
what is the probability that the florist randomly selects a tulip for a bouquet?
$p(tulip)=\frac{11}{37}$
$p(tulip)=\frac{37}{86}$
$p(tulip)=\frac{37}{49}$
$p(tulip)=\frac{49}{86}$

Explanation:

Step1: Recall probability formula

Probability \( P(A)=\frac{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total number of outcomes}} \).

Step2: Identify values from table

Number of tulips (favorable outcomes) \( = 37 \). Total number of flowers \( = 86 \).

Step3: Calculate probability

\( P(\text{tulip})=\frac{37}{86} \)

Answer:

\( P(\text{tulip})=\frac{37}{86} \) (the second option)