A box of light bulbs has 6 75W bulbs, 4 40W bulbs, and 5 60W bulbs. If 2 bulbs are taken from the bo

Malaki Aguilar

Malaki Aguilar

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2022-02-13

A box of light bulbs has 6 75W bulbs, 4 40W bulbs, and 5 60W bulbs. If 2 bulbs are taken from the box and one is a 75W bulb, what is the probability that both are 75W? If neither bulb is 75W what is the probability that both have the same wattage?

Answer & Explanation

Belen Hebert

Belen Hebert

Beginner2022-02-14Added 8 answers

This is a typical example of the urn-model. You may as well take them one by one.
Explanation:
1) Say the first is a 75. Then there are 5 75s

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