Question

a box of gumdrops was found to contain the number of gumdrops listed in the table. assume that each gumdrop has an equal chance of being selected. if one gumdrop is drawn from the box, what is the probability of drawing a grape gumdrop?
type | number
lemon | 6
orange | 6
cherry | 2
grape | 6

what is the probability of drawing a grape gumdrop?
(type an integer or a simplified fraction.)

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total number of gumdrops

Sum the number of each type: \(6 + 6 + 2 + 6 = 20\)

Step2: Find probability of grape gumdrop

Probability is number of grape gumdrops divided by total. Number of grape is 6, so \( \frac{6}{20} = \frac{3}{10} \)

Answer:

\(\frac{3}{10}\)