Question

Kel has 6 nickels, 2 dimes and 4 quarters in his pocket. What is the likelihood that Kel will choose a nickel from his pocket?

A. impossible
B. likely
C. as likely as not
D. certain

Answer 1

B likely

Explanation:

the probability is 1/2 because there are 12 coins and 6 of them are nickels

Answer 2

C. As likely as not because Kel has 6 nickels and 6 other coins that’s he could choose from meaning there’s a 50% chance that Kel does