Question

kenneth's book collection contains 10 books, including 5 biographies. If Kenneth randomly selects a book to read, what is the probability that it will be a biography?

Answer 1

1/2 or 50%

Explanation:

To find probability, put the number of biographies (chances the event will happen) over the number of books (sample space).

5/10 reduces to 1/2 or 50%.

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