OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e §5.5 Averages and Probability · Try It 18 · Probability · Counting & chance

Averages and Probability · Try It 18

Dan has $2$ pairs of black socks and $6$ pairs of blue socks. He will choose one pair at random to wear tomorrow. ⓐ Find the probability Dan will choose a pair of black socks ⓑ Convert the fraction to a decimal.

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OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e · §5.5 Averages and Probability · Try It 18

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