Find the Probability. -The Maker of a Certain Candy Claims That the Proportions

question 67

Multiple Choice

Find the probability.
-The maker of a certain candy claims that the proportions of colors of candy produced are: 0.2 red, 0.4 blue, 0.2 green, 0.1 purple and 0.1 yellow. What is the probability that a randomly selected candy from a newly-opened
Bag will be blue or red?

• A) 0.2
• B) 1
• C) 0.6
• D) 0.4

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Definitions:

Decomposers

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Transpiration

The method through which water is transported within plants from the roots to tiny openings under the leaves, transforming into vapor there and then being emitted into the air.