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(a)
To calculate: To find the probability that pizza will be a hand-tossed pizza with pepperoni
(a)
Answer to Problem 8STP
The probability that pizza will be a hand-tossed pizza with pepperoni is
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Table showing the pizza choices at Angelo’s Pizzeria
Angelo’s Pizzeria | |
Crust | Toppings |
Hand-Tossed Deep Dish Pan | Pepperoni Sausage Green Peppers Mushrooms Olives |
Also, 1-topping pizza is selected at random
Formula Used:
Probability is defined as the likelihood of an event.
Probability is calculated as
Calculation:
Event is defined as selecting hand-tossed pizza with pepperoni.
Number of event
Total number of possible outcomes
Thus, probability of selecting hand-tossed pizza with pepperoni is calculated as
Conclusion:
Hence, the probability that pizza will be a hand-tossed pizza with pepperoni is
(b)
To calculate: To find the probability that pizza will be a deep dish pizza
(b)
Answer to Problem 8STP
The probability that pizza will be a deep dish pizza is
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Table showing the pizza choices at Angelo’s Pizzeria
Angelo’s Pizzeria | |
Crust | Toppings |
Hand-Tossed Deep Dish Pan | Pepperoni Sausage Green Peppers Mushrooms Olives |
Also, 1-topping pizza is selected at random
Formula Used:
Probability is defined as the likelihood of an event.
Probability is calculated as
Calculation:
Event is defined as selecting deep dish pizza
Number of event
Total number of possible outcomes
Thus, probability of selecting a deep dish pizza is calculated as
Conclusion:
Hence, the probability that pizza will be a deep dish pizza is
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