SOLUTION: A bag of balloons contain 2 red balloons, 1 green balloon, 17 yellow balloons, and 8 orange balloons. What is the probability that a randomly selected balloon would be green or ora

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Question 869153: A bag of balloons contain 2 red balloons, 1 green balloon, 17 yellow balloons, and 8 orange balloons. What is the probability that a randomly selected balloon would be green or orange?
I got 9/28, but I believe that it's incorrect. Any help is appreciated
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi

28 Balloons:2R, 1G, 17Y, 8Orange

Pick one

P(green 0r Orange) = 

Know its New to You...understand the second-guessing.

There are 'Rules' so to speak to help You along. 

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