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Answer: BSet 4: Probability (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A bag contains 15 balls, 13 of which are green. What is the probability of randomly selecting a green ball?
A bag contains 15 balls, 13 of which are green. What is the probability of randomly selecting a green ball?
A.
13/16
B.✓ Correct
13/15
C.
15/13
D.
2/15
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. P = favorable/total = 13/15 = 13/15
Why others are wrong:
A: 13/16 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 15/13 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 2/15 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.