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RE: Tricky probability question

in #mathematics8 years ago

The first marble has to be red (probability: 1/2) and the second marble has to be red (probability: 4/9). The probability that both marbles are red, is obtained by 1/2 * 4/9 (multiplication rule of probability) = 4/18 = 2/9.

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Very neat, Thank you. I have learn my something new for today.