SOLUTION: A box holds 9 green marbles, 8 red marbles, and 7 blue marbles. Whats the probability of getting a green?
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Question 139670: A box holds 9 green marbles, 8 red marbles, and 7 blue marbles. Whats the probability of getting a green?
Answer by checkley75(3666) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9+8+7=24 total marbles in the box.
success/total=probability of a green marble
9/24=3/8=.37.5=37.5% probability of getting a green marble.
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