There are 5 different cookies in a bag. One of them is your favorite, chocolate chip. What is the probability that you will not get your favorite?
A.1/5
B.2/5
C.24/25
D.4/5
I think it is D...?
and you would be right. 4 of the 5 cookies in the bag are not chocolate chip.
Thanks - just checking
Always best to check!
Well, if we assume that each cookie has an equal chance of being chosen, then there are 4 out of 5 cookies that are not your favorite chocolate chip. So, the probability of not getting your favorite is 4/5, which is answer choice D. Good job! Just remember to keep an eye out for any sneaky clowns trying to take your cookies.
To calculate the probability of not getting your favorite cookie, you need to determine the number of cookies that are not your favorite and divide it by the total number of cookies.
In this case, there are 5 cookies in total and only 1 of them is your favorite. So, the number of cookies that are not your favorite is 5 - 1 = 4.
To find the probability, you divide the number of cookies that are not your favorite by the total number of cookies:
Probability = Number of unfavorable outcomes / Total number of outcomes
Probability = 4 / 5
Therefore, the probability of not getting your favorite cookie is 4/5.
So, your answer is correct! The correct choice is D.