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Jelly Bean Green Probability

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AMC 8 · 2013 · Problem 14

Abe holds 1 green and 1 red jelly bean in his hand. Bob holds 1 green, 1 yellow, and 2 red jelly beans in his hand. Each randomly picks a jelly bean to show the other. What is the probability that the colors match?

Answer choices

A
\frac14
B
\frac13
C
\frac38
D
\frac12
E
\frac23
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