As part of a promotion, people who participate in a survey are sent a free coupon for one of three winter activities: skiing, snow tubing, or sleigh rides. Participants have an equal chance of receiving each type of coupon. You have 900 people participate, how many would be expected to receive a coupon for sleigh rides?

A. 300
B. 450
C. 2/3
D. 600

1 answer

The expected number of people receiving a coupon for sleigh rides can be calculated by multiplying the total number of participants by the probability of receiving a coupon for sleigh rides. Since there are three choices and each has an equal chance, the probability of receiving a sleigh ride coupon is 1/3.

Therefore, 900 participants * 1/3 = 900/3 = 300

Therefore, the expected number of people receiving a coupon for sleigh rides is 300.

Answer: A. 300