SOLUTION: The basket contains 30 apples, 20 pears, and 10 peaches. What is the probability that the first piece of fruit taken from the basket will be a peach?

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Question 186446: The basket contains 30 apples, 20 pears, and 10 peaches. What is the
probability that the first piece of fruit taken from the basket will be a peach?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The basket contains 30 apples, 20 pears, and 10 peaches. What is the
probability that the first piece of fruit taken from the basket will be a peach?
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P(peach) = 10/60 = 1/6
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Cheers,
Stan H.