Question

A box contains 3 bags of corn chips, 3 bags of potato chips, 3 bags of peanuts, and 3 bags of pretzels. One bag is chosen at random.

What is the probability that it is a bag of peanuts?

A.1/4

B.1/12

C.1/3

D.1/4

Answer 1

Simple, first we add the numbers up. 3+3+3+3=12, you asked what is the probability that it is a bag of peanuts, their are 3 bags of peanuts. Let's make a fraction. The fraction is going to be 3/12, we can simplify 3/12 into 1/4. So, the answer is A. 1/4