The band at Crest Elementary School has 9 flutes, 6 clarinets, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 1 tuba, and 3 French horns.

If one instrumentalist is chosen from the band, what is the probability that the student plays the flute? i got 1/24 but it can be reduced by....??

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The band at Crest Elementary School has 9 flutes, 6 clarinets, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 1 tuba, and 3 French horns. 

If one instrumentalist is chosen from the band, what is the probability that the student plays the flute? i got 1/24 but it can be reduced by....??

terenzreignz · Answer

Probability = number of 'good' outcomes divided by total number of outcomes...

terenzreignz · Answer

Now, what's the total number of outcomes?

anonymous · Answer

9+6+3+2+1+3 = 24

24 is the total number of players

there are 9 flute players

so your odds are 9/24

which can be reduced to 3/8

anonymous · Answer

thanks :) i multiplied it rong