SOLUTION: If a jar contains 7 pennies, 9 dimes, and 4 quarters, what is the probability of picking out 2 pennies and a quarter?

Question 663402: If a jar contains 7 pennies, 9 dimes, and 4 quarters, what is the probability of picking out 2 pennies and a quarter?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If a jar contains 7 pennies, 9 dimes, and 4 quarters, what is the probability of picking out 2 pennies and a quarter?
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# of ways to succeed: 7C2*4 = 21*4 = 84
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# of possible outcomes: 20C3 = 1140
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P(2 pen and 1 quart) = 84/1140
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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