Entry Exam Category: High School Equivalency Exams
Course: HiSET
Exam: HiSET Math Practice Test

Practice Question

A bowl contains 18 pieces of candy: 8 red, 6 orange, and 4 green. Brandon will select 1 piece of candy at random. What is the probability that Brandon will select a green piece?

Answer Choices

  • A: 2/7
  • B: 2/9
  • C: 2/11
  • D: 1/9
  • E: 1/8

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Probability = 4/18 = 2/9. Options: 2/7, 2/11, 1/9, 1/8 incorrect; 2/9 correct.

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