Robin Hood has captured three purses of money. The first purse holds two silver pieces, the second purse holds two gold pieces a

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Robin Hood has captured three purses of money. The first purse holds two silver pieces, the second purse holds two gold pieces a

nd the third purse holds one silver piece and one gold piece. You randomly choose a purse and pull out one coin. It is a silver piece – what is the probability that the other coin in the bag is also silver?

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11111nata11111 [884] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-19T07:42:31+03:00

11111nata11111 [884]2 years ago

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No, the probability wouldn't be 50/50 because there are 3 silver coins in all. Like the question said, there is a purse with two silver and one with one gold and one silver, so therefore it is a 1/3 chance that the other coin you pull out is a silver coin. (/^ω^)/

Sladkaya [172] · Answer 2 · 2022-06-19T06:37:23+03:00

Sladkaya [172]2 years ago

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50/50 is the propability