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In a genetics experiment on peas, one sample of offspring contained 410 green peas and 121 yellow peas. Based on those results, estimate the probability of getting an offspring pea that is green. Is the result reasonably close to the value of 3/4 that was expected?

The probability of getting a green pea is approximately _________ (type n integer or decimal rounded to three places as needed).

Is this probability reasonably close to 3/4?
(a) Yes, it is reasonably close.
(b) No, it is not reasonably close.

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