Question

There are 18 tables at a wedding reception, 3 of which have purple centerpieces.

What is the probability that a randomly selected table will have a purple centerpiece?
Write your answer as a fraction or whole number
i need an answer quick please .

Answer 1

3/18 or 016

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: 1/6

We have 3 tables with purple centerpieces out of 18 total, so 3/18 = 1/6

To go from 3/18 to 1/6, you divide both parts of the fraction by the GCF 3.