You have 3 pairs of white socks, 4 pairs of black socks, and 2 pairs of colored socks in your drawer. What is the probability that you reach into the drawer and randomly select a pair of white socks?

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You have 3 pairs of white socks, 4 pairs of black socks, and 2 pairs of colored socks in your drawer. What is the probability that you reach into the drawer and randomly select a pair of white socks?
A. 1/2
B. 1/3
C. 2/3
D. 3/7

I am stumped, please explain?

Steve · Answer

3/9 assuming that the pairs are together, so one draw get a pair. If the socks are loose and two draws are required, things are different.

Lily Longoria · Answer

Ty steve.

Lily Longoria · Answer

but wait there is no 3/9. do you mean 3/7?

Ms. Sue · Answer

No. Do you know how to simplify fractions?

Lily Longoria · Answer

Yes ma'am.

Myah · Answer

Thanks Steve/Ms.Sue for explaining. Thanks Lily for asking the question :)