Question

There are 4 pink, 5 black and 3 blue counters in a bag.

What is the probability that you will not select
a pink?

Answer 1

2/3

Explanation:

P (not pink) :

• Total - Pink counters / Total
• 4 + 5 + 3 - 4 / 4 + 5 + 3
• 8/12
• 2/3

Answer 2

Answer: 2/3

Step-by-Step Solution:

Black counters = 5
Blue counters = 3
Pink counters = 4
Total counters = 3 + 4 + 5 = 12

Therefore,
Not Pink = Black + Blue
= 5 + 3
= 8

So, the Probability of not selecting pink:
=> P (Not Pink)
= 8/12
= 2/3 (On dividing by 4)

Therefore,
P (Not Pink) = 2/3