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1994 AMC 12 Question 27

AMC12 · 1994 AMC 12

Question 27

A bag of popping corn contains $\frac{2}{3}$ white kernels and $\frac{1}{3}$ yellow kernels. Only $\frac{1}{2}$ of the white kernels will pop, whereas $\frac{2}{3}$ of the yellow ones will pop. A kernel is selected at random from the bag, and pops when placed in the popper. What is the probability that the kernel selected was white?
  1. $\frac12$
  2. $\frac59$
  3. $\frac47$
  4. $\frac35$
  5. $\frac23$