Math Problem Statement
Soraya buys a bag of cookies that contains 5 chocolate chip cookies, 9 peanut butter cookies, 6 sugar cookies, and 6 oatmeal cookies.
What is the probability that Soraya reaches in the bag and randomly selects an oatmeal cookie from the bag, eats it, then reaches back in the bag and randomly selects a sugar cookie? Round your answer to four decimal places.
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Dependent Events
Formulas
P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B after A)
P(oatmeal) = 6/26
P(sugar after oatmeal) = 6/25
Theorems
Multiplication Rule of Probability for Dependent Events
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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