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What is the probability that a randomly chosen sock is blue. 16 white 12 blue 8 black

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Hi!

Solution:

16 + 12 + 8 = 36

12/36 = 6/18 = 3/9 = 1/3

Answer:

There is a 1/3 chance of choosing a blue sock!
User Khalid Shah
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12/(16+12+8)= 12/36= 1/3
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