Question

a bowl contains 12 beads. 5 of them are red. if one is randomly drawn, what is the probability that it is red? p(red) = \frac{?}{} give your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify favorable and total outcomes

Number of red beads = 5; Total beads = 12

Step2: Calculate probability

Probability = favorable/total = $\frac{5}{12}$

Answer:

$\frac{5}{12}$