Q16: A cooler contains three types of beverages

2018 Test B Math · Question 16 of 57

A cooler contains three types of beverages: 5 bottles of apple juice, 3 bottles of grape juice, and 6 bottles of orange juice. What is the probability that a bottle chosen at random from this cooler is not apple juice?

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  • B
  • C
  • D
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Correct answer: C

The total number of bottles of juice in the cooler is

5 + 3 + 6 = 14

The number of bottles of juice that are not apple juice (grape juice and orange juice) is

3 + 6 = 9

So the probability is .