Let's solve the problem step-by-step.
1. Total Choices:
- Meredith has 3 choices for her jersey: green, white, or striped.
- She also has 3 choices for her shorts: white, green, or striped.
2. Total Number of Combinations:
- To find the total number of combinations where she can pair any jersey with any shorts, we multiply the number of jersey choices by the number of shorts choices:
[tex]\[
3 \text{ jerseys} \times 3 \text{ shorts} = 9 \text{ total combinations}
\][/tex]
3. Favorable Combinations:
- The favorable combination is specifically wearing a striped jersey and green shorts.
- There is only one such combination (striped jersey and green shorts).
4. Probability Calculation:
- The probability of a specific favorable combination is the number of favorable combinations divided by the total number of combinations.
[tex]\[
\text{Probability} = \frac{\text{Number of Favorable Combinations}}{\text{Total Combinations}} = \frac{1}{9}
\][/tex]
5. Conclusion:
- Hence, the probability that Meredith will go to softball practice in a striped jersey and green shorts is [tex]\(\frac{1}{9}\)[/tex].
Therefore, the correct answer is:
[tex]\[
\boxed{\frac{1}{9}}
\][/tex]
