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HELP ME PLSSS Joseph has 20 coins in his pocket. He has 5 nickels, 6 quarters, 7 dimes, and 2 pennies. Joseph chooses a coin at random.
What is the probability that he selects a quarter or a penny from his pocket?

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2/5

Step-by-step explanation:

probability of picking a quarter or a penny = (combined number of quarters and pennies)/(total number of coins)

combined number of quarters & pennies = 6 + 2 = 8

total number of coins = 20

probability of picking a quarter or a penny = 8/20 = 2/5

The required probability that Joseph selects a quarter or a penny from his pocket is 4/5

What is probability?

  • Probability is the chance of happening of an event.
  • Probability is always ≤ 1

How to find the probability that he selects a quarter or a penny from his pocket?

According to the problem,

  • Joseph has 20 coins in his pocket which is the sample space.
  • He has 5 nickels, 6 quarters, 7 dimes, and 2 pennies.
  • Joseph chooses a coin at random.

There are 6 quarters and 2 pennies in his pocket which sum up to 8 coins.

This are actually the favorable cases.

So the required probability will be 8/20 = 4/5

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