A box contains 6 dimes, 8 nickels, 12 pennies, and 3 quarters. What is the probability that a coin drawn at random is not a dime?

Question

A. 6/29

B. 8/29

C. 12/29

D. 23/29

Answer 1

There are 6 + 8 +12 + 3 = 29 coins in all, only 6 of which are dimes. So, 23 coins are NOT dimes which means we have a ²³/₂₉ probability of not drawing a dime.

Answer 2

Hi Aisha,

The answer is D, because 1- 6/29 = 23/29