Question

a basket contains 3 apples, 3 peaches, and 4 pears. you randomly select a piece of fruit. it is an apple or a peach.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total number of fruits

Total fruits = \(3 + 3+4=10\)

Step2: Calculate number of favorable fruits (apples or peaches)

Favorable fruits = \(3 + 3 = 6\)

Step3: Calculate probability

Probability \(P=\frac{\text{Favorable}}{\text{Total}}=\frac{6}{10}=\frac{3}{5}\)

Answer:

\(\frac{3}{5}\)