Question

A box contains 6 plain pencils and 2 pens. A second box contains 3 color pencils and 5 crayons. One item from each box is chosen at random. What is the probability that a pen from the first box and a crayon from the second box are selected?

Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

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Answer 1

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.

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.