Question

In a cup of 16 pens, 3 are green, 9 are blue, 1 is black, and the rest are red. if a pan is selected at random, what is the probability that it is green or red?

A. 5/8
B. 1/4
C. 3/8
D. 3/4​

Answer 1

3/8

Explanation:

16-1-9 = 6

6/16 = 3/8

Answer 2

3/8

Explanation:

If you add the values 3 green pens plus 3 red pens you get 6 which makes the fraction 6/16 then you simplify and get 3/8