Chapter SH, Problem 13.4MPS

To determine

Calculate probability of finding white sock from drawer.

Answer to Problem 13.4MPS

Probability of finding white sock from a drawer is 0.357

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Total no. of socks = 28

No. of black sock = 8

No. of brown sock = 6

No. of gray sock = 4

Calculations:

Here, we have to calculate probability of finding white sock from the drawer.

No. of white sock = 28-(8+6+4) = 10

Now, probability of finding white sock from drawer is,

Probability of finding red marble is,

  $P(whitesock)=\frac{10}{28}=\frac{5}{14}=0.357$

Conclusion:

Therefore, we are able to calculate probability of finding white sock from the drawer.