Solve the problem.
-An experiment was conducted. The results are listed in the following table. $$\begin{array} { c | r }
\text { Event } & \text { Number of occurrences } \
\hline \text { A } & 64 \
\text { B } & 110 \
\text { C } & 93 \
\text { D } & 85 \
\text { E } & 148
\end{array}$$ Use the table to determine which event has the greatest probability of occurring and what the probability of its occurrence is.
A)E; 0.296
B)D; 0.27
C)A; 0.228
D)D; 0.17

Question

Solve the problem.
-An experiment was conducted. The results are listed in the following table. $$\begin{array} { c | r } 
\text { Event } & \text { Number of occurrences } \
\hline \text { A } & 64 \
\text { B } & 110 \
\text { C } & 93 \
\text { D } & 85 \
\text { E } & 148
\end{array}$$ Use the table to determine which event has the greatest probability of occurring and what the probability of its occurrence is.
A)E; 0.296
B)D; 0.27
C)A; 0.228
D)D; 0.17

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The event with the greatest number of occurrences is E (148 occurrences). To find the probability, divide the number of occurrences of event E by the total number of occurrences for all events: $ \frac{148}{64+110+93+85+148} = \frac{148}{500} = 0.296 $.

Solve the Problem Use the Table to Determine Which Event Has the Greatest