Explanation
Correct answer: B.
Choice B is correct. The probability of an event occurring is the ratio of the number of favorable outcomes to the total number of possible outcomes. It's given that there are band members, which is the total number of possible outcomes. It's also given that there are band members who play saxophone. Therefore, the number of favorable outcomes is . Thus, the probability of selecting a band member who plays saxophone is .
Desmos solution:
Note: The fraction 11/45 is entered directly in Desmos, giving the probability as a decimal that matches choice B.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. This is the probability of selecting a band member who does not play saxophone.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.