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A toy bin contains 12 yellow balls,3 orange balls,and 5 white balls. What is the probability of selecting an orange or a white ball?

A. 3/80


B. 3/20


C. 1/4


D. 2/5

User Maaartinus
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Answer:

D. 2/5

Explanation:

Your would add the entire amount of balls in the toy bin. 12+3+5 which equals 20. You would then add the number of white and orange balls 3+5. You would then have 8/20 which simplified is 2/5

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