SOLUTION: a box contains 7 red, 3 green, and 2 yellow balls. If one ball is drawn from the box, what is the probability of getting a non-red?

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Question 730656: a box contains 7 red, 3 green, and 2 yellow balls. If one ball is drawn from the box, what is the probability of getting a non-red?
Found 2 solutions by checkley79, lynnlo:
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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5/12=.42 OR 42% CHANCE OF NOT SELECTING A RED BALL.

Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5/12=.42==========OR====42%