SOLUTION: If I reach into a bag containing 21 red balls, 16white balls, and 38 green balls, what is the probability that I will randomly pull out a red ball?
A 21/53 b 7/25 c 1/3 d
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Question 284290: If I reach into a bag containing 21 red balls, 16white balls, and 38 green balls, what is the probability that I will randomly pull out a red ball?
A 21/53 b 7/25 c 1/3 d 1/21 e 21/3
Answer by Theo(13342) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You have a total of 16 + 38 + 21 = 75 balls in the bag.
The probability you will draw a red ball is 21/75 which is the same as 7/25.
Your answer is selection b.
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