Question

a bag of marbles contains 4 green marbles, 3 blue marbles, 2 red marbles, and 5 yellow marbles. how many total possible outcomes are there when choosing a marble from the bag?
4
11
14
16

Explanation:

Step1: Identify marble - types and quantities

There are 4 green, 3 blue, 2 red, and 5 yellow marbles.

Step2: Calculate total number of marbles

Add the number of each type: $4 + 3+2 + 5$.
$4+3 = 7$, $7+2=9$, $9 + 5=14$.

Answer:

14