Question

the image shows an opened package of m&ms. determine the experimental probability. if necessary, round to the nearest tenth.

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$p(pink)$

$\frac{1}{5}$

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20

×

$p(yellow)$

$\frac{3}{10}$

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30

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$p(blue)$

$\frac{1}{4}$

✓

25

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$p(purple)$

$\frac{1}{14}$

×

×

Explanation:

Step1: Count total M&Ms

Count all visible M&Ms: $4 + 4 + 3 + 5 = 16$

Step2: Calculate P(Pink)

Count pink M&Ms (5). Probability: $\frac{5}{16}=0.3125$ → 31.3%

Step3: Calculate P(Yellow)

Count yellow M&Ms (3). Probability: $\frac{3}{16}=0.1875$ → 18.8%

Step4: Calculate P(Blue)

Count blue M&Ms (4). Probability: $\frac{4}{16}=\frac{1}{4}=0.25$ → 25%

Step5: Calculate P(Purple)

Count purple M&Ms (4). Probability: $\frac{4}{16}=\frac{1}{4}=0.25$ → 25%

Answer:

Probability	Fraction	Percent
$P(\text{Yellow})$	$\frac{3}{16}$	18.8%
$P(\text{Blue})$	$\frac{1}{4}$	25%
$P(\text{Purple})$	$\frac{1}{4}$	25%