Question

Suppose a jar contains 11 dimes, 21 nickels, and 12 pennies. Find the probability of randomly choosing a penny from the jar, and then choosing a dime from the jar after the first coin is replaced.

Write the probability as a fraction in simplest form

Answer 1

11\44 for the dime, and 12\44 for the penny.

Explanation:

11 dimes + 21 nickels + 12 pennies = 44 coins. 12\44 probability of randomly choosing a penny from the jar. And 11\44 probability of randomly choosing a dime AFTER the penny is replaced.