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==Problem== | ==Problem== | ||
+ | Abe holds 1 green and 1 red jelly bean in his hand. Bob holds 1 green, 1 yellow, and 2 red jelly beans in his hand. Each randomly picks a jelly bean to show the other. What is the probability that the colors match? | ||
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+ | <math>\textbf{(A)}\ \frac14 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ \frac13 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ \frac38 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ \frac12 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ \frac23</math> | ||
==Solution== | ==Solution== | ||
+ | The favorable responses are either they both show a green bean or they both show a red bean. The probability that both show a green bean is <math>\frac{1}{2}\cdot\frac{1}{4}=\frac{1}{8}</math>. The probability that both show a red bean is <math>\frac{1}{2}\cdot\frac{2}{4}=\frac{1}{4}</math>. Therefore the probability is <math>\frac{1}{4}+\frac{1}{8}=\boxed{\textbf{(C)}\ \frac{3}{8}}</math> | ||
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+ | ==Solution 2== | ||
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+ | We can list out all the combinations and we get this: <math>GG, GY, GR_1, GR_2, RG, RY, RR_1, RR_2</math>. There is a total of 8 combinations and 3 that are the same. Hence, we yield the answer <math>\boxed{\textbf{C}}</math>. | ||
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+ | ==Video Solution== | ||
+ | https://youtu.be/NMpVIy8QxSY ~savannahsolver | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
− | {{AMC8 box|year=2013| | + | {{AMC8 box|year=2013|num-b=13|num-a=15}} |
{{MAA Notice}} | {{MAA Notice}} |
Latest revision as of 18:41, 1 January 2023
Problem
Abe holds 1 green and 1 red jelly bean in his hand. Bob holds 1 green, 1 yellow, and 2 red jelly beans in his hand. Each randomly picks a jelly bean to show the other. What is the probability that the colors match?
Solution
The favorable responses are either they both show a green bean or they both show a red bean. The probability that both show a green bean is . The probability that both show a red bean is . Therefore the probability is
Solution 2
We can list out all the combinations and we get this: . There is a total of 8 combinations and 3 that are the same. Hence, we yield the answer .
Video Solution
https://youtu.be/NMpVIy8QxSY ~savannahsolver
See Also
2013 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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Followed by Problem 15 | |
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