When Charles randomly chooses a fruit from a basket of apples and oranges, the odds are 5 to 3 that he will select an orange. What is the probability that he chooses 2 oranges if fruits are not replaced?

a.
dependent, 5/14
b.
dependent, 25/64
c.
independent,5/16
d.
independent, 5/14

Question

When Charles randomly chooses a fruit from a basket of apples and oranges, the odds are 5 to 3 that he will select an orange. What is the probability that he chooses 2 oranges if fruits are not replaced?

a.
dependent, 5/14
b.
dependent, 25/64
c.
independent,5/16 
d.
independent, 5/14

faiqraees · Answer

Since fruits are not replaced, the first probability can effect the second probability. SO is the event dependent or independent?

welshfella · Answer

what is the probability ( written as a fraction) that an orange is picked out on the first pick?