Question

Students collected 150 cans for a food drive. there were 23 cans of corn, 48 cans of beans, and 12 cans of tomato sauce. if a student randomly selects one can to give away, what is the probability that the can will be either tomato sauce or beans?

Answer 1

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$\bf Answer:$

The probability that the can will be either tomato sauce or beans is $\bf \frac{2}{5}$.

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$\bf Explanation:$

To find the probability of he possible outcomes, we must add them together and find the least common denominator.

$\frac{12}{150} + \frac{48}{150} = \frac{60}{150}$

Divide the numerator and the denominator by 30:

$\frac{60}{150} = \frac{2}{5}$