Gary has 10 coins in his pocket.

• 2 quarters
• 5 dimes
• 3 nickels
Without looking, Gary pulls one coin from
his pocket and puts it on a table. Then, he
pulls one more coin from his pocket. What
is the probability that the first coin is a
dime and the second coin is a nickel?

Question

Gary has 10 coins in his pocket. 
 
• 2 quarters 
• 5 dimes 
• 3 nickels 
Without looking, Gary pulls one coin from 
his pocket and puts it on a table. Then, he 
pulls one more coin from his pocket. What 
is the probability that the first coin is a 
dime and the second coin is a nickel?

calculusxy · Answer

@Mertsj

anonymous · Answer

well you have a total of 10 right .
so if he pulls out 1 coin it would be 1over 10
but it is asking for dimes so it would be 1/5
and the second one would be 1/3

calculusxy · Answer

isn't it 3/10 (since there's 3 nickels)

anonymous · Answer

no because its asking for a specific coin dimes and nickels no for all the coins

calculusxy · Answer

thanks all!

mertsj · Answer

5/10 x 3/9