83.7k views
0 votes
(1 point) All that is left in a packet of candy are 7 reds, 3 greens, and 3 blues.

(a)What is the probability that a random drawing yields a red followed by a green assuming that the first candy drawn is put back into the packet?
Answer:
(b)Are the events 'red' and 'green' dependent?
Answer:


I GOT 10/26 1/13 AND IT SAYS THE ANSWER IS WRONG?

User Reza Sam
by
7.7k points

1 Answer

3 votes

Answer:

A 21 /169

B independent

Explanation:

The total number of candies is 7+3+3 = 13

P( 1st red) = red/total = 7/13

Since the candy is put back there are still 13 candies in the dish

P(2nd green) = green/total = 3/13

P( red, then green) = P( 1st red) * P(2nd green)

= 7/13* 3/13 = 21/169

The events are independent since the candies are put back

User Blongho
by
7.6k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.