Laura jane has a deck of 40 cards numbered 1-40. The first card she draws is numbered 8. Then she draws a second card and determines that the third card she draws will have a 50% chance of having number between the first and second card she drew. What number was on laura jane's second card?

A) 19
B)20
C)27
D)28
E)29

Question

Laura jane has a deck of 40 cards numbered 1-40. The first card she draws is numbered 8. Then she draws a second card and determines that the third card she draws will have a 50%  chance of having number between the first and second card she drew. What number was on laura jane's second card?

A) 19
B)20
C)27
D)28
E)29

Imagine · Answer

40/2=?

RZzOo · Answer

No, its 28

Imagine · Answer

Didn't get to that part but okay..

Hoodmemes · Answer

$\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}$ @RZzOo
No, its 28
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I'm just wondering how u got your answer and why u think its correct?

RZzOo · Answer

I'm wondering how its 28 too, the answer key is 28 i didnt figure out how to aproach it

Imagine · Answer

She drew #8, She Needs to get #28 To be able to have a 50% chance because 28-8=20=50%

RZzOo · Answer

Iam the one who asked the question but by saying 40/2 i thought you answered it thats why i said its 28
Thank you anyway

RZzOo · Answer

I said before i did know the answer without knowing how to solve it

RZzOo · Answer

The answer key is 28