There are 3 paper clips and 5 erasers in a paper sack. If 2 items are drawn at random, without replacement, what is the probability that one will draw a paper clip and then an e…

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Mnk · Answer 1 · 2021-01-17T13:33:48+0000

Answer:

15/56

Explanation:

Probability of picking out a paperclip first is 3/8, then the probability of picking out an eraser is 5/7. Multiply these probabilities (15/56)