Question

A desk drawer contains 8 blue pens, 7 black pens, and 10 green pens. Lawrence will randomly choose one item from the drawer. What is the probability Lawrence will choose a green pen?

Answer 1

Answer:
`(2)/(5)`

Explanation:

Given

A desk drawer has 8 blue, 7 black, and 10 green pens

The favorable chances of drawing a green pen are 10

Probability is given by the ratio of favorable outcomes to the total outcomes.

So, the probability of drawing a green pen is

`\Rightarrow P=(10)/(8+7+10)\\\\\Rightarrow P=(10)/(25)\\\\\Rightarrow P=(2)/(5)`