Question

KSubmit quizpoint(s) possibleConsider a collection of envelopes consisting of 2 red envelopes, 1 blue envelope, 3 green envelopes, and 3 yellowenvelopes. If one of the envelopes is selected at random, determine the probability that a yellow or a red envelope isselected.The probability of selecting a yellow or a red envelope is(Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)

Answer 1

we have that

total envelopes=2+1+3+3=9

total yellow or a red envelopes=3+2=5

therefore

The probability of selecting a yellow or a red envelope is

P=5/9