Experience the power of community-driven knowledge on IDNLearn.com. Ask anything and receive comprehensive, well-informed responses from our dedicated team of experts.

A jar contains 12 green marbles and 8 purple marbles. Two marbles are selected at random with replacement. What is the probability that the first green marble selected is green, then the second marble selected green?

Sagot :

Answer:  9/25

Explanation:

12 green + 8 purple = 20 total

12/20 = 3/5 is the probability of getting green

Since the first marble is put back, the second selection has the same probability of getting green. Each selection is independent. This occurs with any replacement situation.

Because we have independent events, the probability of getting two green in a row is (3/5)*(3/5) = 9/25

We appreciate your participation in this forum. Keep exploring, asking questions, and sharing your insights with the community. Together, we can find the best solutions. Your search for answers ends at IDNLearn.com. Thanks for visiting, and we look forward to helping you again soon.