There are 3 red marbles and 6 blue marbles in a bag. If Tad pulls out one marble and then another, what is the probability that both marbles in his hand will be red?

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Calyth asked Apr 23, 2022

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There are 3 red marbles and 6 blue

marbles in a bag. If Tad pulls out
one marble and then another, what
is the probability that both marbles
in his hand will be red?

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Calyth asked Apr 23, 2022

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Answer:

1/12

Explanation:

P(red,red) = 3/9 x 2/8 or 1/3 x 1/4

WB Lee answered Apr 28, 2022

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