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Question 472309: A marble is selected at random from a jar containing 2 red marbles, 6 yellow marbles, and 4 green marbles. What is the probability that the marble is red?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

highlight%2812%29 marbles in all: highlight%282R%29,6Y, 4G

A marble is selected at random

P(R) = 2/12 = 1/6



P = Probability:  desirable outcomes/ the total number of outcomes.