SOLUTION: a box contains red and green pencils only. a child randomly selects one pencil from the box. if p(red) = 3/5, then p (green) =? i got 2/5

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Question 8169: a box contains red and green pencils only. a child randomly selects one pencil from the box. if p(red) = 3/5,
then p (green) =?
i got 2/5
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
correct again, since all possibilities have to add to 1.

Jon.