Question

which color marble is most likely to be picked? a box contains 2 purple marbles, 2 blue marbles, 3 green marbles, and 5 red marbles. green purple blue red

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total number of marbles

Total marbles = \(2 + 2+3 + 5=12\)

Step2: Calculate probability for each color

• Probability of purple \(P(P)=\frac{2}{12}=\frac{1}{6}\)
• Probability of blue \(P(B)=\frac{2}{12}=\frac{1}{6}\)
• Probability of green \(P(G)=\frac{3}{12}=\frac{1}{4}\)
• Probability of red \(P(R)=\frac{5}{12}\)

Step3: Compare probabilities

Since \(\frac{5}{12}>\frac{1}{4}>\frac{1}{6}\)

Answer:

red