Multiple choice

One chain will be chosen at random from a collection of 60 ornaments. The likelihood of the chosen chain being a gold chain is 0.25, while the likelihood of the chosen chain being a silver chain is 0.55. Quantity A Number of gold chains Quantity B Number of silver chains

  1. Quantity A is greater.

  2. Quantity B is greater.

  3. The two quantities are equal.

  4. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gold chains = 0.25 * 60 = 15. Silver chains = 0.55 * 60 = 33. Since 33 > 15, Quantity B is greater.

AI explanation

Using the theoretical probability formula, the number of gold chains is 0.25 multiplied by 60, which equals 15. The number of silver chains is 0.55 multiplied by 60, which equals 33. Because 33 silver chains is greater than 15 gold chains, Quantity B is greater.

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