2005 AMC 10B Problem 15
Problem 15 of 25IntermediateCounting & Probability
An envelope contains eight bills: ones, fives, tens, and twenties. Two bills are drawn at random without replacement. What is the probability that their sum is or more?
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Solution
There are equally likely pairs.
A sum of at least comes from both twenties ( way), a twenty paired with any of the six smaller bills ( ways), or both tens ( way).
The probability is
Thus, D is the correct answer.