Question

The following number line contains the points A, B, C, D, and E.

Complete each of the following prompts with a numerical answer only.
Enter answers in their most simplified form.
The probability that a point chosen at random on AE is on AB is...

1/2
4/5
1/5
7/10

Answer 1

The probability that a point chosen at random on AE is on AB is; 1/5.

What is the probability that a point chosen at random on AE is on AB?

The total distance over AE is given as; |-5 -5| = 10.

And the total distance covered over AB is; |-5 -(-3)| = 2.

On this note, the required probability is; 2/10 = 1/5.

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