Question

There are red, blue, and yellow pencils in a cup. • Micah randomly selects a pencil.

• The probability of randomly selecting a red pencil is = 2
• The probability of randomly selecting a blue pencil is 1-2
What is the probability Micah randomly selects a yellow pencil?

Answer 1

The probability of randomly selecting a yellow pencil is 1/2.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given problem, the probability of randomly selecting a red pencil is 2 and the probability of randomly selecting a blue pencil is 1-2. To find the probability of randomly selecting a yellow pencil, we need to subtract the sum of the probabilities of selecting a red pencil and a blue pencil from 1. So, the probability of randomly selecting a yellow pencil is 1 - 2 - 1/2 = 1/2.