Question

A bag holds 20 red marbles and 40 green ones, for a total of 60 marbles. Ryan picks one marble from the bag at random, hoping to pick a red marble. Which of the following statements is true?
a. The probability that Ryan will pick a red marble on the first try is 67%. If he keeps this marble and picks another from the bag, the probability that he will pick a green marble decreases.
b. The probability that Ryan will pick a red marble on the first try is 33%. If he keeps this marble and picks another from the bag, the probability that he will pick a green marble increases.
c. The probability that Ryan will pick a red marble on the first try is 33%. If he keeps this marble and picks another from the bag, the probability that he will pick a green marble decreases.
d. The probability that Ryan will pick a red marble on the first try is 67%. If he keeps this marble and picks another from the bag, the probability that he will pick a green marble increases.

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The probability Ryan will pick a red marble on the first try is 33%. If he keeps this marble and picks another from the bag, that % will decrease.

Answer 2

Answer:

I think the answer to this question will be option b .