Question

There are 4 boys and 2 girls from the 7th grade and 3 boys and 5 girls from the 8th grade on the soccer team. The coach will pick one captain from each grade. What is the probability that he will pick a boy from the 7th grade and a girl from the 8th grade?

Answer 1

5/12

Explanation:

P(b,7) = 4/6

P(g,8) = 5/8

4/6 x 5/8 = 20/48 (or 5/12 reduced)