Math Problem Statement
A bag contains 8 red ad 5 white balls. Two successive drawn of 3 balls each are made such that (i) the balls are replaced before the second trial and (ii)the balls are not replaced before the second trial. Find the probability that the first draw will give 3 white and the second, 3 red balls
Solution
We are asked to find the probability of drawing 3 white balls in the first draw and 3 red balls in the second draw under two different scenarios: (i) when the balls are replaced after the first draw, and (ii) when the balls are not replaced.
Let's define the problem step by step for each case:
(i) With Replacement:
In this case, the balls are replaced after each draw, so the total number of balls remains the same for both draws.
- The total number of balls in the bag is balls.
First Draw (3 White Balls):
- The probability of drawing 1 white ball in the first draw is .
- After drawing the first white ball, the balls are replaced, so the probability of drawing another white ball remains , and similarly for the third ball.
Thus, the probability of drawing 3 white balls in the first draw is:
Second Draw (3 Red Balls):
- After the first draw, the balls are replaced, so we again have 8 red and 5 white balls, a total of 13 balls.
- The probability of drawing 1 red ball is , and since the balls are replaced, this probability remains the same for the next two draws.
Thus, the probability of drawing 3 red balls in the second draw is:
Total Probability (with replacement):
The total probability of drawing 3 white balls in the first draw and 3 red balls in the second draw (with replacement) is:
(ii) Without Replacement:
In this case, the balls are not replaced after the first draw, so the total number of balls changes after the first draw.
**First Draw (3 White Balls
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Combinatorics
Formulas
P(A and B) = P(A) × P(B)
Probability of k successes in n trials (with/without replacement)
Theorems
Multiplication rule of independent events (for with replacement)
Dependent probability (for without replacement)
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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