A company has 8 mechanics and 6 electricians. If an employee is selected at random, what is the probability that they are an electrician

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Electrician = 6

Mechanic = 8

Required

Determine the probability of selecting an electrician

First, we need the total number of employees;

Next, is to determine the required probability using the following formula;

Divide numerator and denominator by 2

Hence, the probability of selecting an electrician is 3/7

a.

step-by-step explanation:

step 1 distribute 2 to every term in the parentheses

step 2 add 10 on both sides of the equal sign