Question

In a shipment of toys from a manufacturer. The probability that a toy is defective is 1/50. If Marie selects 2 toys from a shipment. What is the probability that both toys are defective?

Answer 1

Answer: The required probability is
`(1)/(2500).`

Step-by-step explanation: Given that in a shipment of toys from a manufacturer, where

the probability that a toy is defective is
`(1)/(50).`

We are to find the probability that both toys are defective, if Marie selects 2 toys from a shipment.

Since the events of selecting toys from a shipment are independent of each other,

therefore, the required probability that both toys are defective, if Marie selects 2 toys from a shipment will be

`P=(1)/(50)*(1)/(50)=(1)/(2500).`

Thus, the required probability is
`(1)/(2500).`

Answer 2

The probability is 1/2500. (1/50)*(1/50)