document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1203915>Question 1203915</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> One coin is randomly selected from a jar containing 70 nickels, 100 dimes, 80 quarters, and 50 one-dollar coins. Find each probability p(quarter or nickel) </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "P = (# of good outcomes) / (total number of outcomes)<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "P(quarter or nickel) = (number of quarters and nickels) / (number of coins) = (150)/(300) = 1/2<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "ANSWER: 1/2<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "Convert to decimal or percent if needed<br><BR>\n" );
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