Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-multiplication-rule-651-en_uva-multiplication-rule-651-en
    nameuva-multiplication-rule-651-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability/General Rules/Multiplication rule
    typenum
    solution0.3
    tolerance0
    TypeCalculation
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty2
    p-value0.5905

    Question

    A closed box contains five balls: 3 red and two yellow. If you simultaneously randomly pick up two balls, what is the probability that you will pick up two red balls? (Give the answer to one decimal place).


    Solution

    The correct answer is: 0.3