Question

deena has 2 pairs of white socks, 3 pairs of black socks, 1 pair of red socks, and 2 pairs of navy socks in her sock drawer. each pair of socks is folded together. if she pulls a pair of socks out of her drawer in the morning without looking, what is the probability that she will choose a pair of white socks?
1/4
3/5
2/5
2/3

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total number of sock pairs

Total pairs = \(2 + 3+1 + 2=8\)

Step2: Calculate probability of choosing white socks

Probability \(P=\frac{\text{Number of white pairs}}{\text{Total pairs}}=\frac{2}{8}=\frac{1}{4}\)

Answer:

\(\frac{1}{4}\)