Look at the picture.
Use the Pythagorean theorem:
Answer: The probability of picking a pen from the first box and a crayon from the second box is 5/8 x 1/4 = 5/32.
Step-by-step explanation:
What is the probability of choosing a pen from the first box? It is 5/8.
What is the probability of selecting a crayon from the second box? It is 3/12 = 1/4.
The probability of picking a pen from the first box and a crayon from the second box is 5/8 x 1/4 = 5/32.
