To find the probability that both fruits are apples, we need to calculate the probability of selecting an apple on the first draw and then another apple on the second draw.
The probability of selecting an apple on the first draw is 5/8 (since there are 5 apples out of a total of 8 fruits).
After selecting an apple on the first draw, there are now only 4 apples left out of a total of 7 fruits. So the probability of selecting another apple on the second draw is 4/7.
To find the overall probability of both events happening, we multiply the probabilities together:
(5/8) * (4/7) = 20/56 = 5/14
Therefore, the probability that both fruits Sharon selects are apples is 5/14.
A basket of fruit contains 5 apples and 3 pears. Sharon took two fruits at random. What is the probability that both fruits are apples?
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