Asked by Tina
There are 3 quarters, 2 dimes, 3 nickels,. 2 coins are drawn one at a time both are dimes. Probability that this may occur is 1/4. Because 2 of the coins are dimes. Is this correct. Please explain
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Answered by
bobpursley
incorrect.
Pr(2dimes)=2/8*1/7=2/56=1/23
In reality, because the coins are very different in size, they are not equal probability to draw out.
Pr(2dimes)=2/8*1/7=2/56=1/23
In reality, because the coins are very different in size, they are not equal probability to draw out.
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