SOLUTION: In a group of people 18 blondes, 17 brunettes and 5 redheads. What is the probability of pulling a redhead.

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Question 916697: In a group of people 18 blondes, 17 brunettes and 5 redheads. What is the probability of pulling a redhead.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are a total of 18+17+5 = 40 people

5 of them are redheads

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P(redhead) = (# of redheads)/(# of people total)

P(redhead) = 5/40

P(redhead) = 1/8 (don't forget to reduce fully)


The probability of selecting a redhead is 1/8


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