In a bowl with 24 pieces of candy in it, 75% of the pieces contain chocolate and the other 25% are pieces of gum. Two pieces of candy are pulled out at the same time. Which of the following is closest to the probability that they are both gum? (1) 4.7% (3) 6.8% (2) 5.4% (4) 7.1%

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Chapter11: Data Analysis And Probability
Section11.8: Probabilities Of Disjoint And Overlapping Events
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In a bowl with 24 pieces of candy in it, 75% of the pieces contain chocolate and the other 25% are pieces of
gum. Two pieces of candy are pulled out at the same time. Which of the following is closest to the probability
that they are both gum?
(1) 4.7%
(3) 6.8%
(2) 5.4%
(4) 7.1%
Transcribed Image Text:In a bowl with 24 pieces of candy in it, 75% of the pieces contain chocolate and the other 25% are pieces of gum. Two pieces of candy are pulled out at the same time. Which of the following is closest to the probability that they are both gum? (1) 4.7% (3) 6.8% (2) 5.4% (4) 7.1%
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