A bag holds red, blue and green marbles. One marble is picked at random. What is the probability it is red?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. 2/5

  1. Step 1: Calculate the total number of marbles: .
  2. Step 2: Divide favorable red outcomes by total outcomes: .
Answer
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Why not the others: The ratio compares red to non-red marbles, representing odds rather than probability.

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