SOLUTION: A bag of balloons contain 2 red balloons, 1 green balloon, 17 yellow balloons, and 8 orange balloons. What is the probability that a randomly selected balloon would be green or ora

Algebra ->  Probability-and-statistics -> SOLUTION: A bag of balloons contain 2 red balloons, 1 green balloon, 17 yellow balloons, and 8 orange balloons. What is the probability that a randomly selected balloon would be green or ora      Log On


   

Question 869153: A bag of balloons contain 2 red balloons, 1 green balloon, 17 yellow balloons, and 8 orange balloons. What is the probability that a randomly selected balloon would be green or orange?
I got 9/28, but I believe that it's incorrect. Any help is appreciated
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi

28 Balloons:2R, 1G, 17Y, 8Orange

Pick one

P(green 0r Orange) = 1%2F28+%2B+8%2F28+=+9%2F28

Know its New to You...understand the second-guessing.

There are 'Rules' so to speak to help You along.