Question

A can of mixed nuts contains 54 nuts, including 21 pecans.

What is the probability that a randomly selected nut will be a pecan?

Write your answer as a fraction or whole number.

Answer 1

The probability is 39%.

Explanation:

If a can of mixed nuts contains 54 nuts including 21 pecans, all we have to do is to let 21 be divided by 54 to find out the probability of selecting a pecan. Ultimately, the answer should be 39%.

Answer 2

7/18

Explanation:

21 out of 54 = 21/54 = 7/18