Question

3. The table shows the number of coins in a change dish. If Malcolm selects two coins at random without replacement, what is the probability that he selects a nickel followed by dime? Express your answer

as a decimal rounded to the nearest thousandth if necessary
Coin
Number
Penny
Nickel
Dime
Quarter
B

Answer 1

When Malcolm selects the 1st coin, the probability for it to be a nickel is 6/29.

When Malcolm selects the 2nd coin, the probability for it to be a dime is 8/28.

Hence the total probability is 6/29 * 8/28 = 14/203.

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