Relative Frequency and Probability
A hen laid exactly 6 eggs each week for 3 weeks of a 12 week period. The same hen also laid 4 eggs or fewer each week for 6 weeks during the same 12 week period.
Question 1
Based on the data, what is the probability that the hen will lay exactly 6 eggs next week?
Responses
A 36
3 6
B 34
3 4
C 14
1 4
D 16
1 6
Question 2
What is the chance that the hen will lay 4 eggs or fewer next week?
Responses
A 60% chance60% chance
B 50% chance50% chance
C 25% chance25% chance
D 40% chance40% chance
Question 1
Based on the data, what is the probability that the hen will lay exactly 6 eggs next week?
Responses
A 25%
3 6
B 50%
3 4
C 42%
1 4
D 16%
1 6
Answer: A - 25% (3 out of 12 weeks, the hen laid exactly 6 eggs)
Question 2
What is the chance that the hen will lay 4 eggs or fewer next week?
Responses
A 50% chance
B 75% chance
C 25% chance
D 40% chance
Answer: A - 50% chance (6 out of 12 weeks, the hen laid 4 eggs or fewer)