Find the probability.
-The maker of a certain candy claims that the proportions of colors of candy produced are: 0.2 red, 0.1 blue, 0.2 green, 0.1 purple and 0.4 yellow. What is the probability that a randomly selected candy from a
Newly-opened bag will be neither red nor green?
A) 0.6
B) 1
C) 0.4
D) 0.2

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The probability of selecting a candy that is neither red nor green is the sum of the probabilities of selecting a blue, purple, or yellow candy, which is 0.1 (blue) + 0.1 (purple) + 0.4 (yellow) = 0.6.

Find the Probability. -The Maker of a Certain Candy Claims That the Proportions