A basket of fruit contains 10 bananas 5 mangos and 5 apples. A fruits is selected randomly. what is the probability of getting an apple and banana? express in percent form
First, we need to find the total number of fruits in the basket:
Total fruits = 10 bananas + 5 mangos + 5 apples
Total fruits = 20 fruits
Next, we need to find the probability of selecting an apple and a banana:
Probability = (Number of apples / Total fruits) * (Number of bananas / Total fruits)
Probability = (5/20) * (10/20)
Probability = (1/4) * (1/2)
Probability = 1/8
To express this probability in percentage form, we multiply by 100:
Probability = 1/8 * 100
Probability = 12.5%
Therefore, the probability of selecting an apple and a banana from the basket of fruit is 12.5%.