Question

question 12 of 28
a randomly generated list of integers from 1 to 5 is being used to simulate an
event, with the numbers 1 and 2 representing a success. what is the
estimated probability of a success?

a. 30%
b. 40%
c. 20%
d. 50%

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the total number of possible outcomes

The list of integers is from 1 to 5. So, the total number of possible outcomes \(n = 5\).

Step2: Determine the number of successful outcomes

The numbers 1 and 2 represent a success. So, the number of successful outcomes \(m=2\).

Step3: Calculate the probability

The probability formula is \(P=\frac{m}{n}\). Substituting \(m = 2\) and \(n = 5\), we get \(P=\frac{2}{5}=0.4\).

Step4: Convert to percentage

To convert the decimal to a percentage, we multiply by 100. So, \(0.4\times100 = 40\%\).

Answer:

B. 40%