There are 3 paper clips and 5 erasers in a paper sack. If 2 items are drawn at random, without replacement, what is the probabil

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3 years ago

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ity that one will draw a paper clip and then an eraser?

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Mkey [24] · Answer 1 · 2022-09-28T19:33:32+03:00

Mkey [24]3 years ago

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Answer:

15/56

Step-by-step explanation:

Probability of picking out a paperclip first is 3/8, then the probability of picking out an eraser is 5/7. Multiply these probabilities (15/56)