Question

In a genetics experiment on peas, one sample of offspring contained green peas and yellow peas. Based on those results, estimate the probability of getting an offspring pea that is green. Is the result reasonably close to the value of that was expected? 350 127 3 4 The probability of getting a green pea is approximately . (Type an integer or decimal rounded to three decimal places as needed.) Is this probability reasonably close to ? Choose the correct answer below. 3 4 A. No, it is not reasonably close. B. Yes, it is reasonably close.

Answer 1

Answer:

The probability of getting an offspring pea that is green is is 0.733

YES, the probability is reasonably close to the expected value of 3/4 (0.750)

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for calculating the probability of an event is;

P = Favorable Outcome / Sample space

Let A be an event of getting an offspring green peas, B be an event of getting an offspring yellow peas and N be the total number of peas.

number of green peas in an offspring are 350

number of yellow peas in an offspring are 127

total number of peas are 477    

So in the genetic experiment, the number of times event A occurs is 350 and the number times event B occurs is 127

Now the probability of getting an offspring pea that is green is

P = number of green peas / total number of peas

p = n(A)/N

p = 350/477

p = 0.733

So YES, the probability is reasonably close to 3/4 ( 0.750 )

The probability of getting an offspring pea that is green is is 0.733.

YES, the probability is reasonably close to the expected value of 3/4 (0.750)