Question

The table shows the number of dogs and cats at a groomer .If a pet is selected at random to be groomed ,find the probability that Patches the cat will be selected.Then find the probability that a cat will be selected

Answer 1

1 in 28 chance that Patches will be selected
3 in 4 chance that a cat will be selected

Answer 2

Answer:

A - Probability of selecting the cat Patches = $\frac{1}{28}$

B - Probability of selecting any cat = $\frac{3}{7}$

Step-by-step explanation:

The table for the number of cats and dogs at the groomers is,

Cats          Dogs

12                16

Then, total number of animals = 12 + 16 = 28

Part 1: It is required to find the probability of selecting the particular cat named Patches.

Since, we have to select a particular cat.

So, probability of selecting the cat Patches = $\frac{1}{28}$

Part 1: It is required to find the probability of selecting any cat.

So, probability of selecting any cat = $\frac{12}{28}=\frac{3}{7}$.