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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Five red books and three green books are placed at random on a shelf. Without looking, a person takes a book. Find the probability that it is a red book.

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

There are 5 red books out of 8 total (5 red + 3 green = 8 total) So the probability of picking a red book as a fraction is 5/8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OMG thanks JIM!

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you're welcome

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