A jar contains 5 green, 3 yellow, and 2 blue marbles. If one marble is drawn at random, what is the probability that it is either green or yellow?

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A jar contains 5 green, 3 yellow, and 2 blue marbles. If one marble is drawn at random, what is the probability that it is either green or yellow?
  1. 1/2
  2. 2/5
  3. 4/5
  4. 3/5

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Q: A jar contains 5 green, 3 yellow, and 2 blue marbles. If one marble is drawn at random, what is the probability that it is either green or yellow?
Solution: Total marbles = 5 + 3 + 2 = 10. Green or yellow = 5 + 3 = 8. Probability = (Green + Yellow) / Total = 8/10 = 4/5.
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