Three blue marbles, eight green marbles, and seven red marbles are placed in a bag. One marble is chosen at random. a. What is the probability that the marble chosen is red? b. Which is greater, the probability of choosing a blue marble or that of choosing a red marble?

Question

A) (a) 7/36 ; (b) Choosing a red marble

B) (a) 7/36 ; (b) Neither

C) (a) 7/18 ; (b) Choosing a blue marble

D) (a) 7/18 ; (b) Choosing a red marble

E) (a) 7/36 ; (b) Choosing a blue marble

Answer 1

D) (a) 7/18 ; (b) Choosing a red marble