Question

Find the probability that a point chosen randomly inside the rectangle is in each given shape. Round to the nearest tenth. (a) Square

(b) Not the triangle

Answer 1

Area of large rectangle = 12(8) = 96

Area of triangle = (1/2)(5)(4) = 10

Area of square = 4^2 = 16

(a) 16/96 = 1/6

(b) 1 - (10/96) = 86/96 = 43/48

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