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There are 24 marbles in a jar, 1/3 is purple, 1/3 is orange, and 1/3 is green

What is the probability of picking two marbles out of a jar that are purple and green?

User Jlively
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Answer:

The chances of picking purple and green marbles are 66.67% or 2/3.

Step-by-step explanation:

1/3 of 24 is 33.34%

1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 = 99.99% > 100%

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