Question

Cindy bought a bag of 18 peppermint candies, and she noticed that there were twice as many blue candies as red ones. If she takes one out of the bag without looking, what is the probability that. she will choose a red peppermint? Please show your work.

Answer 1

1/3 or 33%

Explanation:

there are 12 blue and 6 red, you know this because double of 6 is 12 and 12 + 6 is 18. 6/18 is the probability, simplify it and its 1/3 or 33%