Question

a target is divided into 100 squares colored in dark blue, white, and light blue. chelsea throws a bean - bag that lands on the target. what is the probability that it will land on a light blue square?
a. 8/25
b. 17/50
c. 19/50
d. 7/25

Explanation:

Step1: Count light - blue squares

By counting, we find there are 32 light - blue squares.

Step2: Calculate probability

The probability $P$ of an event is given by the formula $P=\frac{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total number of outcomes}}$. Here, the total number of squares is 100. So $P = \frac{32}{100}$.

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{32}{100}=\frac{8}{25}$ after dividing both the numerator and denominator by 4.

Answer:

A. 8/25