Problem-Solving and Data Analysis practice question

Answer: 7/12

7 of the 12 marbles are not green.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 5/12

5/12 is the probability of green.

If you answered 7/5

7/5 divides by the green count instead of the total.

If you answered 1/3

1/3 is the probability of red.

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