Calculating the Probability of Drawing a Chip Less Than 570
Understanding the Problem
There are 756 identical plastic chips numbered one through 756 in a box.
Calculating the Probability
The probability of drawing a chip less than 570 can be calculated as follows:
There are 569 chips numbered from 1 to 569 that are less than 570.
Therefore, the probability of drawing a chip less than 570 is 569 out of 756.
Expressing the Answer
The probability can be expressed as a fraction or a decimal rounded.
Answer: 569/756
Explanation
Each chip has an equal probability of being drawn, which is 1/756.
Since there are 569 chips less than 570, the probability of drawing one of them is:
1/756 * 569 = 569/756
What is the probability of reaching into a box and drawing the chip less than 570?
The probability of drawing a chip less than 570 is 569/756.