Question

Solve the problem that involves probabilities with events that are not mutually exclusive.

Consider a political discussion group consisting of 9 Democrats, 4 Republicans, and 8 Independents. Suppose that two group members are randomly selected, in succession, to attend a political convention. Find the probability of selecting an Independent and then a Democrat.

A: 2/105
B: 8/49
C: 6/35
D: 3/140

Answer 1

C 6/35?

Answer 2

What are the odds of selecting an Indfependent with the first pick?
What are the odds of picking an Democrat with the second pick, assuming an Independent was chosen first?
Multiply those two probabilities.

Answer 3

that looks right to me