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If you randomly select one candy from a jar containing two c
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If you randomly select one candy from a jar containing two cherry candies, two licorice candies, and one peppermint candy, what is the probability of selecting a cherry candy?
(A) 1/6
(B) 1/5
(C) 1/3
(D) 2/5
(E) 3/5
(A) 1/6
(B) 1/5
(C) 1/3
(D) 2/5
(E) 3/5
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Re: If you randomly select one candy from a jar containing two c
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17 Mar 2020, 06:00
GeminiHeat wrote:
If you randomly select one candy from a jar containing two cherry candies, two licorice candies, and one peppermint candy, what is the probability of selecting a cherry candy?
(A) 1/6
(B) 1/5
(C) 1/3
(D) 2/5
(E) 3/5
(A) 1/6
(B) 1/5
(C) 1/3
(D) 2/5
(E) 3/5
GIVEN:
2 cherry candies
2 licorice candies
1 peppermint candy
Total number of candies = 5
If we randomly select one candy, there are 5 possible outcomes, and 2 of those outcomes are getting a cherry candy.
So, P(selecting cherry candy) = 2/5
Answer: D
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Brent
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