In the gadget selection scenario at the tech conference, what is the probability of picking a white smartwatch?

To determine the probability of picking a white smartwatch, you start by assessing the total number of gadgets available and how many of those are specifically white smartwatches.

Probability is defined as the number of successful outcomes divided by the total number of outcomes. In this context, the "successful outcomes" would be the number of white smartwatches, while the "total outcomes" represent the overall number of gadgets at the tech conference.

If the count of white smartwatches is 2 and the total number of gadgets is 8, the calculation for the probability would be:

Probability of picking a white smartwatch = (Number of white smartwatches) / (Total number of gadgets) = 2/8 = 1/4.

This fraction simplifies to 1/4, confirming that the calculated probability aligns with the total gadgets and the specific item count for white smartwatches. Thus, the answer is correct based on this calculation, supporting the conclusion that the probability of selecting a white smartwatch is indeed 1/4.