SOLUTION: A red and aa green rulers and 3 different color pens (purple, black and blue). What is the probability of selecting a green ruler and either a black or purple pen?

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Question 903337: A red and aa green rulers and 3 different color pens (purple, black and blue).
What is the probability of selecting a green ruler and either a black or purple pen?

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P%28green%29=1%2F2
P%28black_or_purple%29=1%2F3%2B1%2F3=2%2F3
SO then together,
P=%281%2F2%29%282%2F3%29
P=1%2F3