document.write( "Question 194887: There are two bags each containing red balls and blue balls. Bag A contains 1 red and 4 blue balls. Bag B contains 3 red and 13 blue balls. Lucky Louie says you should always choose Bag B if you are trying to draw a red ball because it has more red balls than Bag A. How do you respond ?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #146209 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 1/(1+4)=1/5=.20=20% chance of picking a red ball from bag A. \n" ); document.write( "3/(3+13)=1/16=.1875=18.75% chance of picking a red ballbag from bag B. \n" ); document.write( "Bag A is a better bet. \n" ); document.write( " |