There are 12 tables set up for a banquet, of which 3 have purple tablecloths.

Question

What is the probability that a randomly selected table will have a purple tablecloth?
Write your answer as a fraction or whole number.
P(purple)=

Answer 1

3/12 = 1/4

So, the probability that a randomly selected table will have a purple tablecloth is 1/4.