Math Problem Statement

You choose a tile at random from a bag containing 5 ​A's, 4 ​B's, and 2 ​C's. You replace the first tile in the bag and then choose again. Find ​P(Upper C and Upper C​).

Solution

To solve this problem, let's break it down step by step.

Step 1: Understand the situation

  • The bag contains:
    • 55 A's,
    • 44 B's,
    • 22 C's.
  • Total number of tiles = 5+4+2=115 + 4 + 2 = 11.

Step 2: Define the probabilities

  • Probability of drawing a CC (on any draw): P(C)=Number of C tilesTotal number of tiles=211.P(C) = \frac{\text{Number of C tiles}}{\text{Total number of tiles}} = \frac{2}{11}.

Step 3: Multiply probabilities (since the draws are independent)

Since the first tile is replaced, the probability of drawing CC on the second draw is the same as the first draw. Thus: P(C and C)=P(C)P(C)=211211=4121.P(\text{C and C}) = P(C) \cdot P(C) = \frac{2}{11} \cdot \frac{2}{11} = \frac{4}{121}.

Final Answer:

P(C and C)=4121.P(\text{C and C}) = \frac{4}{121}.

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. What is P(Upper A and Upper C)P(\text{Upper A and Upper C}) in the same scenario?
  2. How does the probability change if the first tile is not replaced?
  3. What is the probability of getting BB on the first draw and AA on the second draw?
  4. What is the probability of not drawing CC on either of the two draws?
  5. What is the total probability of drawing either AA or BB on the first draw?

Tip: For probability problems, always double-check whether the events are independent or dependent!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Independent Events

Formulas

P(A and B) = P(A) × P(B) for independent events

Theorems

Multiplication Rule for Independent Events

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8