Answer:
the number of chips in the bag is 40
Step-by-step explanation:
On a game show, a contestant randomly chooses a chip from a bag that contains numbers and strikes. The theoretical probability of choosing a strike is 1/5.
Let x be the number of chips in the bag
the bag contains 8 strikes
the probability of choosing a strike from 8 strikes is 8/x
given probability of choosing a strike is 1/5
![\frac{1}{5} =\frac{8}{x}](https://tex.z-dn.net/?f=%5Cfrac%7B1%7D%7B5%7D%20%3D%5Cfrac%7B8%7D%7Bx%7D)
cross multiply it
x= 40
So, the number of chips in the bag is 40