The numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are written on slips of paper, and 2 slips are drawn at random one at a time without replacement. (a) Find the probability that the first number is 2, given that the sum is 5. (b) Find the probability that the first number is 3, given that the sum is 4. (a) The probability that the first number is 2, given that the sum is 5 is. (Simplify your answer.) (b) The probability that the first number is 3, given that the sum is 4 is. (Simplify your answer.)

The numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are written on slips of paper, and 2 slips are drawn at random one at a time without replacement. (a) Find the probability that the first number is 2, given that the sum is 5. (b) Find the probability that the first number is 3, given that the sum is 4. (a) The probability that the first number is 2, given that the sum is 5 is. (Simplify your answer.) (b) The probability that the first number is 3, given that the sum is 4 is. (Simplify your answer.)

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012

1st Edition

ISBN:9780547587776

Author:HOLT MCDOUGAL

Publisher:HOLT MCDOUGAL

Chapter11: Data Analysis And Probability

Section11.6: Permutations

Problem 31E

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