ECZ 2016 · O-Level Paper 1 — Probability

There are 45 green and red marbles in a bag. The probability of choosing a green marble is 2⁄5. Calculate the number of green marbles.

  • A. 27
  • B. 9
  • C. 90
  • D. 18

Verified working — step 1

Number of green = P(green) × total = 2⁄5 × 45 = …

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