In a large bag of candy, each of the 5 colors (red, orange, yellow, blue, and green) occurs with the same probability. You reach in and select 2 candies.
Find the probability that both candies are orange.
A) 0.2
B) 0.1
C) 0.04
D) 0.4

Question

In a large bag of candy, each of the 5 colors (red, orange, yellow, blue, and green) occurs with the same probability. You reach in and select 2 candies. 
Find the probability that both candies are orange. 
A) 0.2
B) 0.1 
C) 0.04
D) 0.4

allank · Answer

squaring the probability of getting an orange candy should be the answer

allank · Answer

so the probability of getting an orange one = 1/5
thus (1/5)^2

allank · Answer

hmm...though 0.04 is not in the choices...

anonymous · Answer

D is the closest. I think. o_e

allank · Answer

Well, if the paper isn't being marked electronically, I'd rather give 0.04 and the teacher will give you full credit :)

anonymous · Answer

Thank you. :)

allank · Answer

You're welcome ;)