Question

Ajar contains 6 pennies, 14 nickels, 16 dimes and 4 quarters. If one coin is
chosen at random, find P(nickel or dime) as a simplified fraction. You may
use the standard keyboard or Equatio to type the fraction. *

Answer 1

Answer:

P(nickel or dime) = 3/4

Step-by-step explanation:

First, find the total amount of coins that there are:

6 + 14 + 16 + 4 = (20) + (20) = 40

You are trying to find P(nickel or dime). Note that there are 14 nickels, and 16 dimes. Add these two numbers together:

P(Nickel or dime) = (14 + 16)/40

P(Nickel or dime) = (30)/40

Simplify. Divide common factors from both the numerator & denominator (10)

P(Nickel or dime) = (30/40)/(10/10) = 3/4

P(nickel or dime) = 3/4

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Answer 2

p(nickle or dime) = 3/4