Question

a lottery game contains 24 balls numbered 1 through 24. what is the probability of choosing a ball numbered 25?
a. 0 \tc. 24
b. 1 \td. (\frac{1}{24})

please select the best answer from the choices provided

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

Step1: Define Probability Formula

Probability of an event \( E \) is \( P(E)=\frac{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total number of possible outcomes}} \).

Step2: Identify Outcomes

Total balls (possible outcomes) = 24 (numbered 1 - 24). Favorable outcomes (ball numbered 25) = 0 (since no ball is numbered 25).

Step3: Calculate Probability

\( P(\text{choosing ball 25})=\frac{0}{24} = 0 \).

Answer:

A. 0