SOLUTION: a cd rack has 8 classical cds, 5 pop cds and 3 rock cds. two cds are chosen without replacement. what is the probability of choosing a rock cd then a classical cd?

Question 586450: a cd rack has 8 classical cds, 5 pop cds and 3 rock cds. two cds are chosen without replacement. what is the probability of choosing a rock cd then a classical cd?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a cd rack has 8 classical cds, 5 pop cds and 3 rock cds. two cds are chosen without replacement. what is the probability of choosing a rock cd then a classical cd?
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P(rock then classical) = (5/8)(3/7) = 15/56 = 0.2679
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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