Question

A box contains 15 cards. There are 5 red cards labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. There are 5 blue cards labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. There are 5 green cards labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. One card is drawn from the box.

What is the probability that it is a blue card with an even number or a red card with an odd number?

A.1/3


B.1


C.2/5


D.6/225

Answer 1

Should be A. 2 evenly numbered blue cards, plus 3 odd numbered red cards. Which makes 5/15, which then simplifies to 1/3.

Answer 2

The answer is (A) 1/3.