Question

What is the likelihood of choosing a red pen from the following pack of pens?

A pack of 20 pens contains 2 red pens, 8 blue pens, and 10 black pens.

A.
Impossible

B.
Unlikely

C.
Likely

D.
Certain

Answer 1

0.01 (B: unlikely)

Explanation:

2 out of the 20 pens are red. Thus, the probability of selecting a red pen is 2/20, or 0.01 (B: unlikely)