The Smith family bought 25 raffle tickets
for a drawing sponsored by the Boys'
Club. If 1000 tickets were sold, which
fraction represents the Smiths' chance of
winning?
(1)
975
1
1
(2) 25
(
(3)
1
40
(4)
1
400
(5) 975
5
Step-by-step explanation: If the Smiths bought 25 raffle tickets, and there were 1000 sold in total, it would mean they have a 25/1000 chance. we can simplify 25/1000 into 1/40. Therefore, the answer is (3)
