To find the probability of selecting an apple or an orange from the basket of fruits, we need to add the number of apples with the number of oranges, then divide by the total number of fruits in the basket.
Total number of apples = 20
Total number of oranges = 12
Total number of fruits = 20 (apples) + 4 (watermelon slices) + 12 (oranges) = 36
Therefore, the probability of selecting an apple or an orange is:
(20 + 12) / 36 = 32 / 36 = 8 / 9
So, the probability of selecting an apple or an orange is 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. (2 points)
1 answer