Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-elementary-probability-946-en_uva-elementary-probability-946-en
    nameuva-elementary-probability-946-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability
    typestring
    solution"1/50"
    TypeCalculation
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy

    Question

    In a class there are 50 students. Each time, the teacher randomly chooses one student to answer one question and then the teacher does not put the chosen name back. There are a total of three questions. What is then the probability that Marja will be chosen to answer the first question? (Give your answer in the form of a fraction: X/Y).


    Solution

    The correct answer is 1/50.