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A bag contains 5 red balls and 3 green balls. If two balls are drawn at random without replacement, what is the probability that both balls drawn are red?
A bag contains 5 red balls and 3 green balls. If two balls are drawn at random without replacement, what is the probability that both balls drawn are red?
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When calculating probabilities in dependent events (like drawing without replacement), multiply the probabilities of each step. Always adjust the total number of outcomes after each draw.
Updated On: Nov 26, 2025
- \( \frac{5}{28} \)
- \( \frac{5}{21} \)
- \( \frac{3}{14} \)
- \( \frac{1}{3} \)
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