There are 4 green marbles and 6 purple marbles for a total of 4+6=10 marbles that are either green or purple.
The total number of marbles is 7+5+8+4+6=30.
So the experimental probability of selecting a marble that is either green or purple is:
10/30 = 1/3
Therefore, the answer is C. one-third.
From a barrel of colored marbles, you randomly select 7 blue, 5 yellow, 8 red, 4 green, and 6 purple marbles.
Find the experimental probability of randomly selecting a marble that is either green or purple. Write your answer in simplest form.
A. one-tenth
B. one-fifth
C. one-third
D. two-fifteenths.
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