Bridgeport Algebra
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Problem 6 - Show all Work



Freshmen at Central High School were asked which of the following was their favorite dessert place: Friendlies, Dairy Queen, Baskin Robbins, or Scoops. The results are in the following table:


Favorite Dessert Place

Boys Girls
Friendlies 42 58
Dairy Queen 20 18
Baskin Robbins 23 46
Scoops 20 18


If only the boys were considered, and one boy is chosen at random, what is the probability he will prefer Dairy Queen? Explain your work.