Chapter 13.6, Problem 38STP

To determine

To determine the number of butterscotch candles in the bag.

Answer to Problem 38STP

Option B is correct.

Explanation of Solution

Given information :

Probablity of choosing a peppermint is 0.25

Probablity of choosig a chocolate is 0.3

Now we know, probability of not choosing peppermint and chocolate $=1-\left(0.25+0.3\right)=0.45$

There are only three types of candles.

Therefore probability of choosing butterscotch is 0.45 or 45%

The number of butterscotch candles will be 45% of total.

Hence butterscotch candles $=0.45\times 60=27$

Option B is correct.