Question

the image shows an opened package of m&ms.
the mars chocolate company decides to evenly distribute the four colors of m&ms (blue, pink, purple, and yellow) in each package. complete the following table based on the theoretical probability that the m&ms are evenly distributed. if necessary, round to the nearest tenth.

probability

fraction

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percent (%)

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$p(pink)$

×

×

$p(yellow)$

×

×

$p(blue)$

×

×

$p(purple)$

×

×

Explanation:

Step1: Count total color types

There are 4 color categories: blue, pink, purple, yellow.

Step2: Calculate theoretical fraction

Since evenly distributed, each color has equal probability.
$\text{Fraction} = \frac{1}{\text{Total color types}} = \frac{1}{4}$

Step3: Convert fraction to percent

$\text{Percent} = \frac{1}{4} \times 100 = 25.0\%$

Answer:

Probability	Fraction	Percent (%)
$P(\text{Yellow})$	$\frac{1}{4}$	25.0
$P(\text{Blue})$	$\frac{1}{4}$	25.0
$P(\text{Purple})$	$\frac{1}{4}$	25.0