SOLUTION: A file cabinet contains 3 blue and 6 red folders. If one folder is randomly selected, what is the probability of selecting:
A. A blue folder?
B. Either a red or a blue folder?
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Question 342864: A file cabinet contains 3 blue and 6 red folders. If one folder is randomly selected, what is the probability of selecting:
A. A blue folder?
B. Either a red or a blue folder?
I got:
A: 3/9= 33.33%
B: 6/6= 100% Not sure if this one is right..If not, what are the correct steps?
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You answers are correct but B should be 9/9=100%
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