document.write( "Question 971932: There are a equal number of pennies nickels dimes and quarters in a bag. What is the probability that the combined value of the four coins randomly selected with replacement will be .41 cents
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Algebra.Com's Answer #594355 by Boreal(15235)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! One must be a penny. \n" ); document.write( "The other three must add up to 40 cents. They must be a nickel, dime, and a quarter.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The first coin does not have to be anything special \n" ); document.write( "The second coin has a 3/4 chance of being acceptable. It can't be the first. \n" ); document.write( "The third coin has a 1/2 chance of being acceptable. \n" ); document.write( "The last coin has a 1/4 chance of being acceptable.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "It is independent. \n" ); document.write( "The probability is 3/32. \n" ); document.write( " |