Question

Alex has 8 quarters six dimes and four nickels in his pocket what is the probability he will not select a quarter. How to give my the answer like 2/10

Answer 1

Answer: 5/9

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 8+6+4 = 18 coins, 18-8 = 10 of which aren't quarters.

10/18 = 5/9 is the probability of not selecting a quarter.