Question

Jaclyn has these belts in her closet.

• 4 leather belts
• 3 plastic belts
• 10 canvas belts
• 6 rubber belts
• 1 denim belt
Jaclyn will randomly choose a belt, put it back, and choose another belt. What is the
probability that she will choose a plastic belt and then a canvas belt? (Lesson 10)
F
13
24
H
5
96
G
5
16
J
25

Answer 1

Answer: 13/24

Explanation:

Number of leather belts = 4

Number of plastic belts = 3

Number of canvas belts = 10

Number of rubber belts = 6

Number of denim belt = 1

Total belts = 24

The probability of choosing a plastic belt and then a canvas belt will be:

= P(plastic) + P(canvas)

= 3/24 + 10/24

= 13/24