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A bag contains 5 clear marbles and 10 colored marbles. what is the probability of reaching into the bag and pulling out a clear marble

User Zyxue
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Answer:

33.33%

Explanation:

5 clear marbles

+ 10 colored marbles

= 15 total marbles

Then:

The probability of reaching into the bag and pulling out a clear marble is:

5/15 = 0.3333

0.3333 * 100 = 33.33%

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