A box contains 5 red, 8 white, and 4 green marbles. One marble is taken out at random. What is the probability that it is not white?
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A box contains 5 red, 8 white, and 4 green marbles. One marble is taken out at random. What is the probability that it is not white?

Accepted Answer

Total marbles = 5 + 8 + 4 = 17. Marbles that are not white = Red (5) + Green (4) = 9. Probability = 9/17.

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