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Fred Has 40 coins. In a book bag he has 16 quarters , 4 pennies , and 20 dimes if Fred. Reaches into his book bag. And draws. A coin. Without. Looking. What is the. Probability that he will draw. A quarter

A 10%
B 20%
C 25%
D 40%

User Natanya
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The probability of drawing a quarter is D, 40%

If we set the problem up in a fraction, 16 of the total 40 coins are quarters.

16/40= .4 or 40%

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