Math Problem Statement

You pick a card at random. Without putting the first card back, you pick a second card at random. What is the probability of picking an odd number and then picking an odd number? Write your answer as a fraction or whole number.

Solution

Let's solve this step by step.

Step 1: Identify the Odd Numbers

The given cards are 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Odd numbers among them: 3 and 5.

Step 2: Probability of First Pick Being Odd

There are 2 odd numbers (3, 5) out of 4 total numbers.
So, the probability of picking an odd number first:
24=12\frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2}

Step 3: Probability of Second Pick Being Odd

Since the first card is not replaced, one card is removed from the set, leaving 3 cards.
If the first pick was an odd number, only one odd number remains.
So, the probability of picking an odd number second:
13\frac{1}{3}

Step 4: Multiply Probabilities

The total probability is:
12×13=16\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{1}{6}

Final Answer:

16\frac{1}{6}

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the probability of picking an even number and then an odd number?
  2. What is the probability of picking two even numbers?
  3. How would the probability change if the cards were replaced?
  4. What is the probability of picking a 3 first and then a 5?
  5. How many possible ways are there to pick two numbers in sequence?

Tip:

When solving probability questions, always check whether the events are independent or dependent (with or without replacement).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Dependent Events

Formulas

Probability of event A and event B: P(A and B) = P(A) × P(B|A)

Theorems

Multiplication Rule of Probability

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8