Question

Students in Mr. Eaton’s class must choose a person from a list of 30 people and then write an essay about that person. The list includes 13 writers, 9 painters, 6 musicians, and 2 photographers. Gabe selects one of the people on the list at random.
Determine the probability that Gabe selects a painter from the list. Enter your answer in the box.

Answer 1

Answer:

3/10 or 30%

Step-by-step explanation:

the probability of a...

writer = 13/30

painter = 9/30 or 3/10

musician = 6/30 or 1/5

photographers = 2/30 or 1/15