Question

A box is filled with 9 red crayons, 5 blue crayons, and 8 yellow crayons. A crayon is chosen at random from the box. Find the probability that it is a blue or a yellow crayon. Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Answer 1

Answer: 13/22

Explanation:

Number of red crayons = 9

Number of blue crayons = 5

Number of yellow crayons = 8

Total number of crayons = 9+5+8 = 22

The probability of selecting either ia blue or a yellow crayon will be:

= 5/22 + 8/22

= 13/22