Question

The table shows the snacks in Melissa's pantry.What is the probability that she chooses a fruit snack, puts it back, and then chooses a granola bar? This problem is based on Independent event problems.

Answer 1

5/36

Explanation:

The chance that Melissa chooses a fruit snack is 5/12. This is because there are 5 fruit snacks and 12 snacks in total. If she puts the fruit snack back, the chance of getting a granola bar is 4/12 or 1/3 because there are 4 granola bars and 12 snacks in total making it 4/12 and when simplified, 1/3. You must then multiply the fractions. After multiplying 5/12 by 1/3, you get 5/36.