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Answer: BSet 3: Probability (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A bag contains 22 balls, 6 of which are green. What is the probability of randomly selecting a green ball?
A bag contains 22 balls, 6 of which are green. What is the probability of randomly selecting a green ball?
A.
3/22
B.✓ Correct
3/11
C.
11/3
D.
4/11
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. P = favorable/total = 6/22 = 3/11
Why others are wrong:
A: 3/22 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 11/3 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 4/11 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.