Question

Find the probability of pulling a yellow marble from a bag with 3 yellow, 2 red, 2 green,

and 1 blue.

Answer 1

3/8, or 0.375%

Explanation:

In order to find probability, you must divide the total number of possible outcomes (3+2+2+1=8) by number of outcomes (3) that will satisfy your anwser.

Answer 2

3/8

Explanation:

There are 3+2+2+1 marbles = 8 marbles

P (yellow) = 3 yellow marbles / 8 marbles

= 3/8