Question

A box contains 3 pens, 2 markers, and 1 highlighter. Tara selects one item at random and does not return it to the box. She then selects a second item at random. What is the probability that Tara selects 1 pen and then 1 marker?

Answer 1

1/5

Explanation:

There are a total of 6 items in the beginning. In the first selection, there is a 3/6 chance that she selects a pen. Since she does not return it to the box, there are 5 items left. The possibility to select a marker is 2/5. Simply multiply the two fractions. You will get 1/5.