I have an eight pack of crayons. Colors red, green, blue, orange, black, gray, pink, and purple.
What is the probability of choosing the green crayon? 12.5 percent
What is the probability of choosing the red, blue, or gray crayon? 37.5 percent
What is the probability of not choosing the orange crayon? 87.5 percent
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To find the probability of choosing a specific crayon, divide the number of desired outcomes (choosing the green crayon) by the total number of possible outcomes (the total number of crayons in the pack).
1. Probability of choosing the green crayon:
Desired outcomes: 1 (green crayon)
Total number of possible outcomes: 8 (number of crayons in the pack)
Probability = 1/8 = 0.125 = 12.5%
To find the probability of choosing multiple crayons, you can add the probabilities of each individual crayon.
2. Probability of choosing the red, blue, or gray crayon:
Desired outcomes: 3 (red, blue, or gray crayon)
Total number of possible outcomes: 8 (number of crayons in the pack)
Probability = 3/8 = 0.375 = 37.5%
3. Probability of not choosing the orange crayon:
Desired outcomes: 7 (choosing any crayon except orange)
Total number of possible outcomes: 8 (number of crayons in the pack)
Probability = 7/8 = 0.875 = 87.5%