Members of the math team are each given a prize for their participation in a contest. There are 7 calculators, 8 pencil sets, and 5 compasses. The prizes are wrapped in separate, identical boxes.

Since Miguel scored highest in the contest, he gets to draw first. What is the probability of Miguel getting a compass?

A.1/20
B.1/10
C.1/4
D.1/3

Question

Members of the math team are each given a prize for their participation in a contest. There are 7 calculators, 8 pencil sets, and 5 compasses. The prizes are wrapped in separate, identical boxes.

Since Miguel scored highest in the contest, he gets to draw first. What is the probability of Miguel getting a compass?

A.1/20
B.1/10
C.1/4
D.1/3

hoblos · Answer

probability of Miguel getting a compass is
number of compasses over total number of prizes

hoblos · Answer

what is the total number of prizes ?