Question

A paper bag contains 7 chillies, 9 beetroot and 11 carrots. Find P(not a carrot) (Express your answer as a fraction)

Answer 1

Answer: 16/27

Work Shown:

A = 7 chilies + 9 beetroots = 16 items that aren't a carrot

B = 7 chilies + 9 beetroots + 11 carrots = 27 items total

P(not a carrot) = A/B = 16/27