Question

Yolanda is going to watch a movie in her collection. She has 3 action movies, 4 comedies, and 5 dramas.

She will randomly select one movie. What is the probability that the movie she selects is not a comedy?
Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Probability=(number of specific outcomes)/(total number of outcomes)

Since there are 4 comedies and 3+4+5=12 total movies

P(C)=4/12=1/3

Answer 2

2/3

Explanation:

its 12 total movies, and 8 are not comedies. 8/12 simplifies to 2/3