The probability of selecting an apple or a banana can be calculated by adding the probabilities of selecting an apple and selecting a banana separately.
Probability of selecting an apple = (Number of apples) / (Total number of fruits) = 5 / 20 = 0.25
Probability of selecting a banana = (Number of bananas) / (Total number of fruits) = 10 / 20 = 0.5
Therefore, the probability of selecting an apple or a banana = 0.25 + 0.5 = 0.75
Expressing 0.75 as a percentage = 0.75 * 100% = 75%
Therefore, the correct answer is:
75%
A basket of fruits contains 10 bananas, 5 mangoes, and 5 apples. A fruit is selected at random. Calculate the probability of selecting an apple or a banana. Express the answer in percent form.(1 point)
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12.5%
12.5%
62.5%
62.5%
75%
75%
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