Question

Mrs. Jones has a box that contains 1 yellow, 2 brown, 4 orange, and 3 purple disks. A disk is selected without looking and not replaced. Then a second disk is selected. What is the probability of selecting a yellow disk then a purple disk?

Answer 1

10 disks total
p(yellow) = 1/10
now 9 disks
p(purple) = 3/9=1/3

product = 1/10 * 1/3 = 1/30

Answer 2

Thanks for the help!!

Answer 3

You are welcome.