To find the probability that both fruits picked are apples, we first need to determine the total number of fruits in the basket.
Given:
- 5 apples
- 3 pears
Total fruits = 5 apples + 3 pears = 8 fruits
The probability of picking an apple on the first try is 5/8 since there are 5 apples out of 8 total fruits.
After picking an apple, there are 4 apples left out of the remaining 7 fruits.
Therefore, the probability of picking another apple on the second try is 4/7.
To find the probability of both events happening (picking two apples), we multiply the individual probabilities:
(5/8) * (4/7) = 20/56 = 5/14
Therefore, the probability that both fruits picked are apples is 5/14.
A basket of fruits contains five apples and three pairs. Sharon took two fruits that ran up what is the probability that both fruits are apples write your answer in the simplest form of fraction
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