Question

A bag contains 5 blue marbles, 2 black marbles, and 3 red marbles. A marble is randomly drawn from the bag.

Answer 1

Answer:

Question 1:  4/5 or %80

Question 2:  7/10 or %70

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:  Find the total amount of marbles

5 + 2 + 3

10

Step 2:  Find the probability of not drawing a black marble

Add the total amount of marbles that are not black

5 + 3

8

Now find the probability:  

8/10

4/5 or %80

Answer:  4/5 or %80

Step 3:  Find the probability of not drawing a red marble

Add the total amount of marbles that are not red

5 + 2

7

Now find the probability:

7/10 or %70

Answer:  7/10 or %70