SOLUTION: I seem to be having trouble with this problem. Could someone please show me where I went wrong in doing it. I thought that I had it right.. HELP!!! a traffic light is red for

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Question 472994: I seem to be having trouble with this problem. Could someone please show me where I went wrong in doing it. I thought that I had it right.. HELP!!!

a traffic light is red for 25 sec, yellow for 5 sec, and green for 55 sec. What is the probability that when you reach the light,
44. the light is yellow.
Solution:
25 + 5 + 55 = 85 sec
25 + 55 = 80 sec
80/85 = 8/17
Answer : 8/17
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The light is only yellow 5 seconds and NOT 80 seconds.


So the probability should be 5%2F85=1%2F17