Question

there are six times as many whitetail deer as mule deer in the woods. if jacob gets one deer in the woods, what is the probability that jacob gets a mule deer? a. \\(\frac{1}{8}\\) b. \\(\frac{6}{7}\\) c. \\(\frac{1}{7}\\) d. \\(\frac{1}{6}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Define variable for mule deer

Let number of mule deer = $x$

Step2: Find number of whitetail deer

Whitetail deer = $6x$

Step3: Calculate total number of deer

Total deer = $x + 6x = 7x$

Step4: Compute probability of mule deer

Probability = $\frac{\text{Number of mule deer}}{\text{Total number of deer}} = \frac{x}{7x} = \frac{1}{7}$

Answer:

C. $\frac{1}{7}$