1. Pr(p, w)=7/9*2/8
2. pr(w,w)=2/9, 1/8
3. obviously, purple then purple is greatest chance
Pr(p,p)=7/9,6/8
Pr(w,w)=2/9,1/8
A bag contains 2 white marbles and 7 purple marbles. Two marbles are drawn at random. One marble is drawn and not replaced. Then a second marble is drawn.
1. What is the probability of selecting a purple marble and then a white marble?
2. What is the probability of selecting two white marbles?
3. Is there a greater chance of selecting two white marbles in a row or two purple marbles in a row?
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