Question

Students collected 150 cans for a food drive. there were 23 cans of corn, 48 cans of beans, and 12 cans of tomato sauce. if a student randomly selects one can to give away, what is the probability that the can will be either tomato sauce or beans?

Answer 1

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`\bf Answer:`

The probability that the can will be either tomato sauce or beans is
`\bf (2)/(5)`.

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`\bf Explanation:`

To find the probability of he possible outcomes, we must add them together and find the least common denominator.


`(12)/(150) + (48)/(150) = (60)/(150)`

Divide the numerator and the denominator by 30:


`(60)/(150) = (2)/(5)`