Question

Inside a bag of candy there are 16 lollipops, 12 pieces of chocolate, and 7 pieces of licorice. If you reach in the bag and grab a piece of candy, what is the probability that it will be either a piece of chocolate or a lollipop?

Answer 1

The probability of getting a piece of chocolate or a lollipop would be $\frac{28}{35}$. You can find this by first adding all of the values of the amount of chocolate, lollipops, and licorice. Then, add the value of the amount of chocolate and lollipops.

Answer 2

28/35. Add the total amounts of candy (35) and then add the amounts of chocolate or lollipops (16+12 = 28) and then place over 35.

28/35