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mercedes got to choose 2 cupcakes, there were 3 chocolate 1 vanilla and 4 carrot cake what is the probability that she will choose vanilla followed by a carrot cupcake without the replacing?

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Answer:

3/64

Explanation:

Mercedes has to choose 2 cupcakes.

Given that;

3 : chocolate

1 : vanilla

4 :carrot cake

The probability that she will choose vanilla followed by a carrot cupcake without replacing will be;

Form a tree diagram for two picks

1/8 * 3/8 = 3/64

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