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)

Answer 1

Total number of fruits in the basket = 20 + 4 + 12 = 36

Number of apples and oranges = 20 + 12 = 32

Probability of selecting an apple or an orange = Number of apples and oranges / Total number of fruits = 32/36 = 8/9

Therefore, the probability of selecting an apple or an orange is 8/9.