To find the probability of selecting an apple or an orange, we first need to calculate the total number of fruits in the basket:
Total number of fruits = 20 apples + 4 watermelon slices + 12 oranges
Total number of fruits = 36
Next, we calculate the number of favorable outcomes, which in this case is selecting either an apple or an orange:
Number of favorable outcomes = 20 apples + 12 oranges
Number of favorable outcomes = 32
Now, we can calculate the probability of selecting an apple or an orange:
Probability = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of fruits
Probability = 32 / 36
Probability = 8/9
Therefore, the probability of selecting an apple or an orange from the basket is 8/9.
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?
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