Question

A basket of fruits contains 20 apples, 4 watermelon slices, and 12 oranges. If a piece of fruit is to be selected randomly from the box, what is the probability of selecting an apple or an orange?(2 points)
Responses

3236
32 over 36

2036
20 over 36

1236
12 over 36

1636

Answer 1

The probability of selecting an apple or an orange would be 20 apples + 12 oranges / total number of fruits = 32 / 36 = 8 / 9

So, the probability is 3236 or 8/9.