There is a bag filled with 5 blue, 2 red and 3 green marbles. A marble is taken at random from the bag, the colour is noted and then it is not replaced. Another marble is taken at random. What is the probability

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David Harks asked Mar 25, 2023

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There is a bag filled with 5 blue, 2 red and 3 green marbles.

A marble is taken at random from the bag, the colour is noted and then it is not replaced.
Another marble is taken at random.
What is the probability of getting 2 different colours?

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Answer:

7/25

Explanation:

working out above.

To find the probability = Times BB RR and GG

then at the end add them all together.

Navi answered Mar 28, 2023

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