Question

Stacey bought a pack of lettuce seeds. She planted 50 of those seeds out of which only 23 grew into plants. What is the probability that the next seed she plants will grow into a plant?

• A. $P\left(Germination\right)=\frac{2}{5}$
• B. $P\left(Germination\right)=\frac{23}{50}$
• C. $P\left(Germination\right)=\frac{27}{50}$
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B $P\left(Germination\right)=\frac{23}{50}$

In experimental probability, the next event's outcome is based on the outcomes of the previous event(s).
From the past outcomes, $P\left(Germination\right)=\frac{23}{50}$
Hence, for the next seed that is planted, $P\left(Germination\right)=\frac{23}{50}$