Math Problem Statement
Solution
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The bag of M&Ms contains:
- 3 red
- 7 green
- 8 blue
- 2 yellow
Total M&Ms =
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}
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Related Questions:
- What is the probability of drawing two blue M&Ms consecutively?
- If two yellow M&Ms are drawn, what's the probability of then drawing a green M&M?
- How would the probability change if there was one more red M&M in the bag?
- What’s the probability of drawing a non-blue M&M?
- 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
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