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A bag of taffy contains three flavors: chocolate, maple, and cherry. There is an equal number of each flavour. What is the chance of reaching into the bag and getting a cherry-f…

A bag of taffy contains three flavors: chocolate, maple, and cherry. There is an equal number of each flavour. What is the chance of reaching into the bag and getting a cherry-f…
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A bag of taffy contains three flavors: chocolate, maple, and cherry. There is an equal number of each flavour. What is the chance of reaching into the bag and getting a cherry-flavored piece? Show your answer as a fraction.

User Sein Kraft
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Since there's 3 flavors you would have a 1 out of 3 chances or 1/3 of a chance
User Pitosalas
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The chance is 1 out of 3. The fraction is ⅓ or 1 over 3.
Hope this helps.
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