Chris has 2 pairs of black socks, 4 pairs of red socks, and 18 pairs of white socks in a dresser drawer. If he reaches in his drawer without looking, what is the probability that he will choose a pair of white socks?

75%

33.3%

25%

50%

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7 September, 12:22

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Myla Mcdowell · Answer 1

75% because you add them all up so 18+4+2=24 then do 18/24=75%

Alan Davies · Answer 2

Your answer is 75%. if you add all the socks you have 24 pair the 4 red plus the black is 6 pairs of socks 6 is 1/4th of 24

Chris has 2 pairs of black socks, 4 pairs of red socks, and 18 pairs of white socks in a dresser drawer. If he reaches in his drawer without looking, what is the probability that he will choose a pair of white socks?75%33.3%25%50%