Question

On a menu, there are 5 beef options, 3 pork options, 6 chicken options, and 4 vegetarian options. One of the options is selected at random. Determine the theoretical probability of selecting a meat option. Express your answer as a fraction in simplest form. HELP!

Answer 1

Answer: The theoretical probability of selecting a meat option is 7/9.

Explanation:

5 beef + 3 pork + 6 chicken + 4 veggie = 18 options total

meat options = 18 (total) - 4 veggie = 14 meat options

14/18 = 7/9