Question

A repair person is scheduled to be at your apartment between 9:00am to 12:00pm but you have to leave at 11:30 to help out a friend. If the repair person is equally likely to be at your apartment any time during the appointment time, what is the probability that you will be there?

Answer 1

Answer:

5/6

Explanation:

There are 6 half-hours between 9 and 12. You will be there for 5 of them. The probability you will be there is 5/6.

Answer 2

A repair person is scheduled to be at your apartment between 9:00am to 12:00pm but  you have to leave at 11:30 to help out a friend. If the repair person is equally likely to be  at your apartment any time during the appointment time, what is the probability that you  will be there?

83.3%

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A repair person is scheduled to be at your apartment between 9:00am to 12:00pm but  you have to leave at 11:30 to help out a friend. If the repair person is equally likely to be  at your apartment any time during the appointment time, what is the probability that you  will be there?

83.3%