Question

A bag contains 20 pink candies, 8 red candies, and 12

green candies. Without looking, Sarah pulls out a piece of
candy. Which color of candy is least likely to be pulled
out?

Answer 1

red candies

Explanation:

Statistically:

• 2/3 (20/30) times the candy will be pink

• 4/15 (8/30) times the candy will be red

• 2/5 (12/30) times the candy will be green

`(20)/(30) > (12)/(30) > (8)/(30)`

Red candies will be least likely to be pulled.