Question

A pond is freshly stocked with 15 brown trout and 9 lake trout. The first fisherman in the area catches and releases a trout. He catches another trout a while later. What is the probability that the fisherman caught brown trout each time?

Answer 1

@Directrix

Answer 2

@dan815

Answer 3

15 brown trout
9 lake trout
15 + 9 = 24 total trout


15/ 24 * 15/24 =
5/8 * 5/8 =
25 / 64
Probability = 25/64
The fish is released so the probability is the same both times.

@Daniellelovee Check the calculations for accuracy.