SOLUTION: 11 Right Handed Girls
10 Right Handed Boys
2 Left Handed Girls
3 Left Handed Boys
A girl and a boy are chosen at random. What is the probability of picking a right-handed gi
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10 Right Handed Boys
2 Left Handed Girls
3 Left Handed Boys
A girl and a boy are chosen at random. What is the probability of picking a right-handed gi
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Question 369843: 11 Right Handed Girls
10 Right Handed Boys
2 Left Handed Girls
3 Left Handed Boys
A girl and a boy are chosen at random. What is the probability of picking a right-handed girl and a left-handed boy?
A) 20/676
B) 33/676
C) 20/169
D) 33/169 Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 11 Right Handed Girls
10 Right Handed Boys
2 Left Handed Girls
3 Left Handed Boys
A girl and a boy are chosen at random. What is the probability of picking a right-handed girl and a left-handed boy?
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The events are independent:
P(rhgrl and lhboy) = P(rhgrl)*P(lhboy) = (11/13)(3/13) =33/169
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stan H.
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A) 20/676
B) 33/676
C) 20/169
D) 33/169
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