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Find the probability that he will first select blue sock, then a black sock and then another blue sock.
Answer to Problem 4.2E
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Mr.
He selects
Calculation:
The total number of socks in the drawer is
As there are
Since, there is no sock replaced, the number of socks remained is
In the second drawing, as there are
In the third drawing, as there are
As, the three events are independent, the probability that he will first select blue sock, then a black sock and then another blue sock is,
Hence, the probability that he will first select blue sock, then a black sock and then another blue sock is
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