Question

There are 15 tables at a wedding reception,

5 of which have purple centerpieces.
1) What is the probability that a randomly
selected table will have a purple centerpiece?
◄) Write your answer as a fraction or whole
number.

Answer 1

1/3

Explanation:

There are 15 tables and 5 have a purple centerpiece. Divide 15 by 5 to get the probability of a randomly selected table being purple.

5/15 is 5 out of 15. 5/15 simplifies to 1/3.