Estimate the indicated probability.
-The Amboy Kennel Club has held an annual dog show for the last 48 years. During this time the Winner of ʺBest of Showʺ has been an Alaskan Malamute 24 times, a Great Pyrenees 3 times, and An Siberian Husky 21 times. Determine the empirical probability that the next winner of ʺBest of Showʺ will be a Great Pyrenees.
A) $\frac { 3 } { 8 }$
B) $\frac { 1 } { 16 }$
C) 1
D) $\frac { 1 } { 8 }$

Question

Estimate the indicated probability.
-The Amboy Kennel Club has held an annual dog show for the last 48 years. During this time the Winner of ʺBest of Showʺ has been an Alaskan Malamute 24 times, a Great Pyrenees 3 times, and An Siberian Husky 21 times. Determine the empirical probability that the next winner of ʺBest of Showʺ will be a Great Pyrenees. 
A) $\frac { 3 } { 8 }$
B) $\frac { 1 } { 16 }$
C) 1
D) $\frac { 1 } { 8 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The empirical probability is calculated by dividing the number of times a Great Pyrenees has won (3 times) by the total number of events (48 times). Therefore, the probability is $\frac{3}{48} = \frac{1}{16}$.

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Estimate the Indicated Probability $\frac { 3 } { 8 }$