document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1136036>Question 1136036</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A box is filled with 2 yellow cards, 6 blue,6 green. A card is chosen at random. What is the probability that the card is yellow or green? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Use the basic definition of probability -- the ratio of \"good\" outcomes to all possible outcomes.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "When choosing one of these cards, there are 8 good outcomes -- drawing either one of the 2 yellow of one of the 6 green.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "The total number of possible outcomes is the total number of cards, which is 2+6+6 = 14.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "So the probability of getting a yellow or green when 1 card is chosen is 8/14, or 4/7. </SPAN>\n" );
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