Math Problem Statement

A bag of M&Ms has 3 red, 7 green, 8 blue, and 2 yellow M&Ms. Find the probability of various events based on different conditions involving drawing M&Ms from the bag.

Solution

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Information Provided

The bag of M&Ms contains:

  • 3 red
  • 7 green
  • 8 blue
  • 2 yellow

Total M&Ms = 3+7+8+2=203 + 7 + 8 + 2 = 20


Question 1

If you already drew out a blue M&M, what's the probability of drawing out a yellow?

Since one blue M&M has already been drawn, there are now:

  • Total M&Ms left = 19
  • Yellow M&Ms = 2

Probability of drawing a yellow M&M: \frac{\text{Number of yellow M&Ms}}{\text{Total M&Ms left}} = \frac{2}{19}


Question 2

What's the probability of drawing a blue or green?

Initially, there are:

  • Blue M&Ms = 8
  • Green M&Ms = 7
  • Total M&Ms = 20

Probability of drawing a blue or green M&M: \frac{\text{Number of blue M&Ms + Number of green M&Ms}}{\text{Total M&Ms}} = \frac{8 + 7}{20} = \frac{15}{20} = \frac{3}{4}


Question 3

If you already drew out a red M&M, what's the probability of drawing out another red?

After drawing one red M&M, the remaining count is:

  • Total M&Ms left = 19
  • Red M&Ms left = 2

Probability of drawing another red M&M: \frac{\text{Remaining red M&Ms}}{\text{Total M&Ms left}} = \frac{2}{19}


Summary of Answers:

  1. 219\frac{2}{19}
  2. 34\frac{3}{4}
  3. 219\frac{2}{19}

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the probability of drawing two blue M&Ms consecutively?
  2. If two yellow M&Ms are drawn, what's the probability of then drawing a green M&M?
  3. How would the probability change if there was one more red M&M in the bag?
  4. What’s the probability of drawing a non-blue M&M?
  5. What is the probability of drawing a red or yellow M&M?

Tip:

When calculating probabilities with dependent events (like drawing without replacement), always update the total count and the count of specific items after each draw.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Conditional Probability
Combinatorics

Formulas

Probability formula: P(Event) = Number of favorable outcomes / Total outcomes
Conditional probability for drawing without replacement

Theorems

Basic probability theorem
Concept of dependent events in probability

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10