A bag of the same size small balls contains 6 blue balls, 5 red balls, 5 yellow balls, and 4 green balls. What is the probability of selecting a blue or green ball on the first draw?   2/5   1/2   1/10

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  1. A bag of the same size small balls contains 6 blue balls, 5 red balls, 5 yellow balls, and 4 green balls. What is the probability of selecting a blue or green ball on the first draw?

     
    1. 2/5

       
    2. 1/2

       
    3. 1/10

       
    4. 9/20

       
       

 

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