Question

for a particular machine that produces beads, 29 out of every 100 beads it produces have a defect. a bead produced by the machine will be selected at random. what is the probability of selecting a bead that has a defect?
a $\frac{1}{2,900}$
b $\frac{1}{29}$
c $\frac{29}{100}$
d $\frac{29}{10}$

Explanation:

Step1: Recall probability formula

Probability = $\frac{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total number of outcomes}}$

Step2: Identify favorable and total outcomes

Number of defective beads (favorable) = 29, total number of beads = 100

Answer:

C. $\frac{29}{100}$