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The probability of red marble and then a white marbles chosen is to be estimated.
Answer to Problem 2BCYP
The probability is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Concept Used:
Probability of an event is calculated as:
Where,
The probability of an event:
The number of favourable outcomes:
The total number of events in the
Calculation:
The probability of first choosing red white marble is calculated as:
Now, one red marble is left. So there are
The probability of choosing white marble is calculated as:
So, the probability of choosing red marble and then a white marbles is given as:
Conclusion:
Hence, the probability of choosing red marble and then a white marbles is
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