Bridgeport Algebra
Problem of the Day




Problem 9 - 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


1. If a student is selected at random what is the probability that he/she will prefer Dairy Queen? Explain your work.





2. What is the probability that it won't be Baskin Robbins?