Raymond B. answered 04/26/21
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
1st person has probability 1/2 = 4/8
2nd person has probability 4/7
multiply them
1/2 times 4/7 = 4/14 = 2/7 chance 1st has a license, 2nd doesn't
Angel R.
asked 04/26/21There are 8 people fishing at lake Connor: 4 have fishing licenses, and 4 do not. An inspector chooses two of the people at random. What is the probability that the first person chosen has a license and the second one does not ? Write answer as a fraction in simplest form
Raymond B. answered 04/26/21
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
1st person has probability 1/2 = 4/8
2nd person has probability 4/7
multiply them
1/2 times 4/7 = 4/14 = 2/7 chance 1st has a license, 2nd doesn't
(1/2) * (4/7) = 2/7
You start with a 4/8 chance of choosing someone with a license. With that person taken out, you still have 4 without one of 7 overall.
4/8(4/7) = 16/56 = 4/7
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