To calculate the probability of selecting an apple or an orange from the basket, we first need to find the total number of apples and oranges in the basket.
Apples: 20
Oranges: 12
Total number of apples and oranges = 20 + 12 = 32
Now, we need to find the total number of fruits in the basket:
Total number of fruits = 20 (apples) + 4 (watermelon slices) + 12 (oranges) = 36
The probability of selecting an apple or an orange is given by:
Probability = Number of apples and oranges / Total number of fruits
Probability = 32 / 36 = 8 / 9
Therefore, the correct response is 2036 (20 over 36) which simplifies to 8/9.
Part 1: 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
16 over 36
Question 2
Part 2: Explain the process you used to solve this problem. Show your work and explain using math vocabulary.
1 answer