Question

Stephen has three sweaters: one is blue, one is red and one is green. He pulls a sweater out of his dresser at random. What is the probability that it is his green sweater?

Answer 1

about 33.3 repetative

Explanation:

divide 100% by 3= giving you the answer

Answer 2

1/3 or 33%

Explanation:

Since there are 3 sweaters and only one is green, the ratio of green sweaters to all sweaters is 1:3. As a fraction, this ratio is 1/3. Finally, as a percentage, this fraction/ratio is 33%. Therefore, there is a 33% chance Stephen pulls out a green sweater.