SOLUTION: Bethany sock drawer contains 8 blue and 5 black socks. If she randomly pulls out one sock, DOES NOT replace it, then pulls out another sock, what is the probability the she pi

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Question 962139: Bethany sock drawer contains 8 blue and 5 black
socks. If she randomly pulls out one sock, DOES
NOT replace it, then pulls out another sock, what is
the probability the she picks a pair of blue socks?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Bethany sock drawer contains 8 blue and 5 black
socks. If she randomly pulls out one sock, DOES
NOT replace it, then pulls out another sock, what is
the probability the she picks a pair of blue socks?
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The 1st pick is 8/13
The 2nd pick is 7/12
P = (8/13)*(7/12) = 14/39