Decide Whether the Probability Described Is Classical or Empirical $\frac { 4 } { 25 }$

question 91

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the probability described is classical or empirical.
A container contains 50 ping pong balls labeled 1 through 50 . The probability of drawing a ball at random having a number 8 or less is $\frac { 4 } { 25 }$

• A) classical
• B) cannot be determined
• C) empirical

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