SOLUTION: A bag contains 200 pennies and 400 nickels. What is the probability of drawing a penny on the first try?
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Question 813377: A bag contains 200 pennies and 400 nickels. What is the probability of drawing a penny on the first try?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
200/600=1/3
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