Question

guided practice
a random number was generated in the simulation, and 5 was determined to be the associated event. which of these numbers was picked at random to obtain this outcome?
a. 08
b. 97
c. 32
d. 63

event	probability	cumulative probability	assigned numbers
1	0.15	0.20	06-20
2	0.25	0.45	21-45
3	0.30	0.75	46-75
4	0.20	0.95	76-95
5	0.05	1.00	96-100

Explanation:

Step1: Locate Event 5's number range

From the table, Event 5 is assigned numbers 96-100.

Step2: Match options to the range

Check each option:

• A. 08: falls in 01-05 (Event 0)
• B. 97: falls in 96-100 (Event 5)
• C. 32: falls in 21-45 (Event 2)
• D. 63: falls in 46-75 (Event 3)

Answer:

B. 97