The total number of fruits in the basket is 5 + 3 = 8.
The probability of selecting an apple on the first pick is 5/8.
After selecting an apple on the first pick, there are now 4 apples and 3 pears left in the basket, making a total of 7 fruits.
The probability of selecting an apple on the second pick is 4/7.
Therefore, the probability of selecting two apples in a row is (5/8) * (4/7) = 20/56 = 5/14.
So, the probability that both fruits are apples is 5/14.
A basket of fruits contains 5 apples and 3 pears. Sharon took two bults at random. What is the probability that both fruits are apples? Wnte your answer in the simplest form of fraction, (1 point) Check Answor
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