A box contains 2 bags of corn chips, 8 bags of potato chips, and 10 bags of pretzels. One bag is chosen at random. What is the probability that a bag of pretzels is chosen?

A. 1/3

B. 1/2

c. 3/4

D. 2/3

I don't get it please explain

Question

A box contains 2 bags of corn chips, 8 bags of potato chips, and 10 bags of pretzels. One bag is chosen at random. What is the probability that a bag of pretzels is chosen? 	
	
 
A. 1/3

B. 1/2

c. 3/4

D. 2/3

I don't get it please explain

kymber · Answer

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There are 20 bags, 10 of them are pretzel. The probability that you might choose a pretzel would then be 10/20 which is 1/2
Do you get it? :D