Probability as a percent

Divide the favourable count by the total, then multiply by 100 to state the chance as a percent.

A worked example

A bag holds 7 red and 18 blue counters, so the chance of red is 7 ÷ 25 = 0.28, which is 28%.

The mistake people actually make

Divide by the total, not by the count of the other colour. When the first item is not replaced, the second denominator drops by one.

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