Math Problem Statement
Solution
The problem in the image asks us to find the probability that Aaron selects a retriever, given that Rebecka selects a poodle. Let's break this down step by step.
Key Information:
- There are 10 puppies in total.
- 2 poodles
- 5 terriers
- 3 retrievers
- Rebecka and Aaron select one puppy at random without replacement, meaning after Rebecka selects a puppy, there are 9 puppies left for Aaron to choose from.
Steps:
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Rebecka's Selection:
- The probability that Rebecka selects a poodle is .
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Aaron's Selection (Conditional Probability):
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Given that Rebecka has already selected a poodle, there are 9 puppies remaining, consisting of:
- 1 poodle (since one poodle has already been selected by Rebecka),
- 5 terriers,
- 3 retrievers.
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Now, Aaron's selection is limited to these 9 puppies, and we are interested in the probability that Aaron selects a retriever. There are 3 retrievers out of the remaining 9 puppies, so the probability that Aaron selects a retriever is .
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Final Answer:
Since the problem asks for the probability that Aaron selects a retriever given that Rebecka has already selected a poodle, the answer is .
Would you like a more detailed breakdown, or do you have any other questions? Here are some related questions to consider:
- What would the probability be if Rebecka selected a terrier instead?
- How does the probability change if they select puppies with replacement?
- What is the probability that both Rebecka and Aaron select retrievers?
- How would you calculate the probability if there were 4 retrievers instead of 3?
- What if Aaron is given the first choice? How would the problem change?
Tip: When dealing with conditional probabilities, always account for how the total number of choices changes as selections are made!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Conditional Probability
Formulas
Conditional Probability P(A|B) = P(A and B) / P(B)
Simple Probability P(E) = favorable outcomes / total outcomes
Theorems
Conditional Probability Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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