Question

A jewelry box containes 3 rings, 7 necklaces, 4 earrings, 5 braceletes and 1 tiara. If 1 piece of jewlery is selected at radom, which two statements are true?

a it is just as likely as not that a ring or necklace will be selected.
b It is impossible that a tiara will be selected.
c It is certain that a necklace will be selected.
d It is likely that earrings or a bracelet will be selected.
e it is unlikely that a tiara will be selected.

Answer 1

A and E

Explanation:

A because there are 3 rings and 7 necklaces, so there is a high chance they will be picked. But because there are earrings, braceletes, and one tiara, its not 100% cirtain that the rings or necklaces will be picked.

E because there is only one tiara. There are way more of all the other pieces of jewelry. But if its a choice to be picked there is a small chance it could be chosen.