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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A bee lands on a random point on a rulers edge. Find the probability that the point is between 2 and 12. (a). 1/6 (b). 2/11 (c). 3/4 (d). 5/6

OpenStudy (kirbykirby):

are the 2 and 12 in inches?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes'

OpenStudy (kirbykirby):

Ok. Then, assuming it's a 12-inch ruler, the probability will be: \[ \frac{\text{length where bee lands}}{\text{total length of ruler}}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sooo... 2/11?

OpenStudy (kirbykirby):

not quite, the area between 2 and 12 will be \(12-2=10\). And the area of the rule is 12 (it's a 12-inch ruler)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its b

OpenStudy (kirbykirby):

Just think.. the length between 2 and 12 is a large portion of the ruler, so you expect a high probability!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sorry its d my bad

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you Thank you

OpenStudy (kirbykirby):

yeah d is right

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