A large cooler contains a total of 41 softdrinks, of which: 15 are lemonades, 6 are Sprites, 8 are Cokes, and 12 are root beers.

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2021-09-09

A large cooler contains a total of 41 softdrinks, of which:
15 are lemonades,
6 are Sprites,
8 are Cokes, and
12 are root beers.
You randomly pick two cans, one at a time (without replacement).
What is the probability that you get two cans of Sprite?

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Skilled2021-09-10Added 84 answers

There are total 41 soft drinks, among which are lemonades, 6 are Sprites, 8 are Cokes, and12 are root beers.
Two cans are selected randomly at without replacement.
The probability of getting one Sprite is 6/41.
The probability of getting another Sprite from remaining 40 cans is 5/40.
Selection of these two Sprites are mutually exclusive.
Hence, the probability of getting two cans of Sprite is (6/41)(5/40) = 30/1,640 = 3/164.
Thus, the probability of getting two cans of Sprite is 3/164.

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