Question

b) Nakos has 4 quarters, 3 dimes, and 2 nickels in his pocket. Nakos randomly picks two coins out of his pocket. What is the probability that he did not choose a dime either time, if he replaced the first coin before choosing a second coin?

Answer 1

Well, find the probability of not picking a dime the first time. It would be 6/9, right? Now if he replaced the first coin before choosing again it would be 6/9.

Answer 2

Now, multiply together and simplify.

Answer 3

Wait multiply what together?

Answer 4

6/9 by 6/9

Answer 5

The probability of not choosing a dime either time

Answer 6

Oh okidoke awesome ! :) thanks !

Answer 7

it would be 36/81

Answer 8

but simplify if you can.

Answer 9

yeah awesome thanks ! :)

Answer 10

4/9