SOLUTION: Is there a formula to follow for probabilities in Algebra high school level?

Question 460966: Is there a formula to follow for probabilities in Algebra high school level?

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is there a formula to follow for probabilities in Algebra high school level?
The most basic formula is
Probability of success = (# of ways you can succeed)/(# of possible outcomes)
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Example: A bowl has 3 red balls and 7 blue balls
You select a ball.
P(red ball) = 3/10
P(blue ball) = 7/10
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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