Question

In an aquarium, there are 7 large fish and 6 small fish. Half of the small fish are red.

One fish is selected at random. Find the probability that it is a small, red fish.
Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Answer 1

Answer: the person above is correct.

Step-by-step explanation: I had this very same question.

Answer 2

3/13

Explanation:

There are a total of 13 fish (6+ 7 = 13). There are 3 small, red fish. (1/2 · 6 = 3). Put the number of small, red fish over the total number of fish because the small, red fish is being selected from the entire tank of fish. 3/13 cannot be simplified any further.