42) There are 18 boys and 16 girls in social studies class. A student is chosen at random to represent the class at History Day. What is the probability that a girl will be chosen? A) 7/34
B) 8/17
C) 10/17
D) 9/34

8/17 (Answer B)

Step-by-step explanation:

There are a total of 34 students, of whom 16 are girls.

The desired probability is 16/34, which reduces to 8/17 (Answer B)

There are 18 boys and 16 girls in social studies class. A student is chosen at random to represent the class at History Day. What is the probability that a girl will be chosen?

A) 7/34

B) 8/17

C) 10/17

D) 9/34

C, 10/17

step-by-step explanation:

step-by-step explanation:

i found the koficent of the linear function and i foun c acordind to the strict formula y=kx+c and then i took 2 as an x and replacet it on the formula i found and then foun the y