Asked by Gigi

A jar contains 14 nickels, 10 dimes, 6 quarters, and 22 pennies. A coin is chosen at random from the jar. What is the probability that the coin chosen is a dime?

Option A: 5/21

Option B: 1/21

Option C: 5/26

Option D: 1/26
Answered by Ms. Sue
I'll be glad to check your answer.

Answered by Gigi
A? how do I go about figuring this out?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Start with this fraction >> 10/52
(10 dimes out of 52 coins)

Now reduce or simplify 10/52.

Obviously, Option A is not right.

Answered by Gigi
C. 5/26
Answered by Ms. Sue
Right.