Question

Jack puts the letters of the word BUILDING on pieces of paper and puts the pieces in a bag. He draws two letters without looking. The first piece of paper is not replaced before the second piece is drawn. What is the probability that Jack draws an I twice?

Answer 1

there are 8 letters

2/8 to get i on the first draw

1/7 to get i on the second draw (no replacement)

2/8 * 1/7 = 2/56

1/28

The probability is 1/28