What is P(yellow or glossy)?

(8 points)
Responses

730
7 over 30

2030
20 over 30

2730
27 over 30

1030

1 answer

To calculate P(yellow or glossy), you need to have information about the total number of objects and how many of those are either yellow, glossy, or both. The options provided appear to suggest probabilities, which are typically expressed as fractions based on the total number of outcomes.

Given the responses, they follow the format of fractions representing probabilities out of 30. If you have any additional information about the count of yellow and glossy items, it would help in computing the probability accurately.

However, based solely on the responses provided, let's analyze them:

  1. 730: This looks like a misinterpretation of the concept, possibly indicating an incorrect total.
  2. 7 over 30: This means that 7 out of 30 items are either yellow or glossy.
  3. 2030: Similar to 730, this doesn't represent a probability in context.
  4. 20 over 30: This means 20 out of 30 items are either yellow or glossy.
  5. 2730: Again, this doesn't convey probability correctly.
  6. 1030: This also appears incorrect in context.

Assuming we are working with the probabilities listed, the fraction options such as \( \frac{7}{30} \) and \( \frac{20}{30} \) make sense in the context of sampling from a total of 30 outcomes.

To choose the most likely probability for \( P(yellow , or , glossy) \), you would ideally determine the value based on your specific data. If you have equal chance for each outcome and without additional data, \( \frac{20}{30} \) simplifies to \( \frac{2}{3} \), indicating that 20 out of 30 is a reasonably significant probability.

If I need to select without further context, I would go with \( \frac{20}{30} \) (20) as it indicates a higher occurrence.