Question

If you have 3 quarters, 5 dimes, and 2 nickels in
your pocket what is the probability you will pick a
dime and then a quarter without putting the dime
back in your pocket?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

No. Of quarters n(Q)= 3

No. Of dimes n(D) = 5

No. Of nickels n(N) = 2

Total T = 3+5+2 = 10

Prob(D) = n(D)/T = 5/10 = 1/2

Now there are 9 left since it is not replaced back

Prob(Q) = 3/9 = 1/3

Prob(D and Q) = 1/2 × 1/3 = 1/6

Answer 2

The probability you will pick a dime and then a quarter without putting the dime back in your pocket is 1/6

What is probability?

Probability is the likelihood or chance that an event will occur

If you have 3 quarters, 5 dimes, and 2 nickels in your pocket, the total coins you have will be:

Total outcome = 3 + 5 + 2

Total outcome = 10

Probability of picking a dime = 5/10 = 1/2
Probability of picking a quarter = 3/9 = 1/3

Pr( a dime and then a quarter without putting the dime back in your pocket) = 1/2 * 1/3 = 1/6

Hence the probability you will pick a dime and then a quarter without putting the dime back in your pocket is 1/6

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