Question

Then what is the probability of picking 2 tulips

Answer 1

If the flower shop has a total of 12 flowers, 4 of which are tulips, then the probability of picking a tulip on the first pick is 4/12 or 1/3.

After picking the first tulip, there are now 11 flowers remaining, and 3 tulips remaining. So the probability of picking another tulip on the second pick is 3/11.

Therefore, the probability of picking 2 tulips in a row is (1/3) * (3/11) = 1/11, or approximately 0.09 or 9%.