Question

the neighborhood community center is giving away one prize every week. families can buy tickets for a chance to win the prize. maria buys 1 ticket every week. last week 120 tickets were sold, and maria did not win the prize. this week 130 tickets were sold. maria will win a prize this week? options: \\(\frac{1}{130}\\), \\(\frac{1}{250}\\), \\(\frac{2}{130}\\), \\(\frac{2}{250}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Determine total tickets this week

This week, 130 tickets are sold.

Step2: Determine Maria's tickets

Maria buys 1 ticket.

Step3: Calculate probability

Probability = $\frac{\text{Maria's tickets}}{\text{Total tickets}}$ = $\frac{1}{130}$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{130}$ (corresponding to the option with $\frac{1}{130}$)