Question

What is the probability of choosing a 12-person jury with 7 or 8 women? In other words, calculate P(7 or 8 women).

Answer 1

Answer:

1/6 chance

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 12 possible outcomes, so 12 goes in the denominator.

There are 12 vacant spots in the jury, and the outcomes are only favorable if 7 or 8 of them are taken by women.

To find a probability, it is favorable outcomes/total outcomes. In this case, it is a 2/12 probability because there are two favorable outcomes, 7 and 8, and 12 total outcomes. Simplify 2/12 into 1/6, and that's your answer.