SOLUTION: A bag contains 3 quarters and 5 dimes. Another bag contains 12 pennies and 8 nickels. One coin is chosen from each bag without looking. Find P [dime and penny].

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Question 294594: A bag contains 3 quarters and 5 dimes. Another bag contains 12 pennies and 8 nickels. One coin is chosen from each bag without looking. Find P [dime and penny].
Answer by Greenfinch(383) About Me  (Show Source):
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P (dine) = 5/8
P(penny) = 12/20 = 3/5
P(penny and dime)= (5x3)/(5x8) = 3/8