Question

A jar contains 5 red, 4 blue, and 3 yellow marbles. What is the probability of pulling a red marble, then pulling a blue marble, without

replacement? Calculate to the nearest tenth.

O 15.2 %

O 13.9%

14%

O 17.1%

Answer 1

15.2%

Explanation:

The total number of marbles in the jar is:

5 + 4 + 3 = 12 marbles

The jar contains 5 red, 4 blue, and 3 yellow marbles.

The probability of pulling a red marble is 5/12

There are now 11 marbles in the jar.

The probability of pulling a blue marble is 4/11

Therefore, the probability of pulling a red marble, then, pulling a blue marble, without replacement is:

5/12 * 4/11 = 5/33

Converting to percentage:

5/33 * 100 = 15.2%