The probability of drawing a peppermint candy out of a jar of 25 candies is 51. How many more peppermint candies should be added to the jar in order to increase the probability of drawing a peppermint candy to 31? A. 2B. 5C. 10D. 30
Q. The probability of drawing a peppermint candy out of a jar of 25 candies is 51. How many more peppermint candies should be added to the jar in order to increase the probability of drawing a peppermint candy to 31? A. 2B. 5C. 10D. 30
Initial Probability Calculation: Current probability of drawing a peppermint candy is 51, which means there are 5 peppermint candies in the jar of 25 candies.
Setting up Equation: We want the probability to be 31. Let x be the number of peppermint candies to add.
Cross Multiplication: The new total number of candies will be 25+x.
Solving for x: The new probability will be (5+x)/(25+x)=31.
Final Result: Cross multiply to solve for x: 3(5+x)=1(25+x).
Final Result: Cross multiply to solve for x: 3(5+x)=1(25+x).15+3x=25+x.
Final Result: Cross multiply to solve for x: 3(5+x)=1(25+x).15+3x=25+x.Subtract x from both sides: 2x=10.
Final Result: Cross multiply to solve for x: 3(5+x)=1(25+x).15+3x=25+x.Subtract x from both sides: 2x=10.Divide both sides by 2: x=5.
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