A jar contains 12 nickels, 12 dimes, and 12 quarters. A coin is chosen at random from the jar.

What is the probability that the coin chosen is a quarter?
A.

1/36
B.

1/12
C.

1/4
D.

1/3

Question

A jar contains 12 nickels, 12 dimes, and 12 quarters. A coin is chosen at random from the jar.
 
What is the probability that the coin chosen is a quarter?
		A. 	

1/36
		B. 	

1/12
		C. 	

1/4
		D. 	

1/3

thatemokid66 · Answer

okay so add them all:
12+12+12=36
there are 12 quarters so 12/36 = 1/3

thatemokid66 · Answer

the answer is D

madiimay4music · Answer

12*3 = 36 tho

jabez177 · Answer

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madiimay4music · Answer

At least you weren't mean about it.

thatemokid66 · Answer

@jabez177 Sorry :(