To find the probability of selecting an apple or an orange, we need to first determine the total number of fruits in the basket.
Total number of fruits = 20 apples + 4 watermelon slices + 12 oranges
Total number of fruits = 36 fruits
Now, we need to find the probability of selecting an apple or an orange. This can be calculated by dividing the number of favorable outcomes (apples or oranges) by the total number of outcomes.
Number of favorable outcomes = 20 apples + 12 oranges
Number of favorable outcomes = 32 fruits
Probability = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of outcomes
Probability = 32 / 36
Probability = 8 / 9
Therefore, the probability of selecting an apple or an orange from the basket is 8/9.
Question 2
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? Explain as a simplified fraction
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