Question

The table shows the numbers of different colors of pencils in a pencil case. A student will randomly select one pencil from the pencil case. Based on the information in the table, which statement is true?

A) The pencil is least likely to be blue.
B) The pencil is equally likely to be blue or green.
C) The pencil is 4 times as likely to be purple as it is to be red.
D) The pencil is more likely to be purple than all other colors combined.
Number of Pencils
Red Pencils = 2
Purple Pencils=8
Blue pencils=4
Green pencils=5​

Answer 1

Answer: C

Explanation:

Answer 2

the answer is C

Explanation:

d is incorrect because combined there are more pencils than purple

b is wrong because blue and green aren't in equal number

a is wrong because red is least likely not blue