Question

2. Amy has 20 necklaces in a jewelry
box. The probability of reaching into the
jewelry box and pulling out a silver
necklace is 0.85. What is the probability
that Amy will reach in the jewelry box
and pull out a necklace that is not silver?
120
5/20
3.20
15.20

Answer 1

The probability  that Amy will reach in the jewelry box  and pull out a necklace that is not silver is 3/20 and this can be determined by using the given data.

Given :

• Amy has 20 necklaces in a jewelry  box.
• The probability of reaching into the  jewelry box and pulling out a silver  necklace is 0.85.

The following steps can be used in order to determine the probability  that Amy will reach in the jewelry box  and pull out a necklace that is not silver:

Step 1 - According to the given data, the probability of reaching into the  jewelry box and pulling out a silver  necklace is 0.85.

Step 2 - The overall probability is 1.

Step 3 - So, the probability  that Amy will reach in the jewelry box  and pull out a necklace that is not silver is calculated as:

P = 1 - 0.85

P = 0.15

P = 3/20

Therefore, the correct option is C).

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