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A small bag has 8 black beans, 5 white beans, and 12 red beans. Find the probability of picking a red then a black bean if you do not replace the first bean.

A. 0.16

B. 0.32

C. 0.3

D. 0.5

User Murze
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The answer is A. 0.16
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Answer:

the answer is A

Explanation:

because 8 divided by 25 (all the beans) is .32

And 12 divided by 25 is .48

So if you subtract .48 by .32 then you get .16

let me know if its right

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