Question

There are 16 boys, and 14 girls in Mr. Smith's homeroom. If two students are absent, what is

the probability that both absent students are boys?

Answer 1

2/16

simplest form:1/8

Explanation:

2/16

simplest form:1/8

There are 16 boys in all so 16 will be your denominator and there are to boys absent so your numerator

2/16

Then simplify by dividing 2/2

1/8