Question

Of the 27 players trying out for the school basketball team, 8 are more than 6 feet tall and 7 have good aim. What is the probability that the coach would randomly pick a player over 6 feet tall or a player with a good aim

Answer 1

5/9

Explanation:

From the information, 8 are more than 6 feet tall and 7 have good aim.

Therefore, the probability that the coach would randomly pick a player over 6 feet tall or a player with a good aim will be:

= 8/27 + 7/27

= 15/27

= 5/9