In a box containing 20 cans, 12 of the cans contain vegetables. In the box, 5 of the cans are dented, with 2 of the dented cans

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In a box containing 20 cans, 12 of the cans contain vegetables. In the box, 5 of the cans are dented, with 2 of the dented cans

containing
vegetables
What is the probability that a randomly selected can in the box is dented or contains vegetables?
OA 65%
OB. 75%
OC. 95%
OD 85%

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tatuchka [14] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-15T04:45:47+03:00

tatuchka [14]3 years ago

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Answer: B.) 75%

Step-by-step explanation:

12 cans contain veggies and 5 cans are dented, since two of the dented cans contain veggies don't count those two. This means you'll add 12 and 3 which equals 15. 15 out of 20 is an example of three fourths or 75%.