Question

You pick a card at random. Without putting the first card back, you pick a second card at

random.
123
What is the probability of picking a 2 and then picking a 1?
Write your answer as a fraction or whole number.

Answer 1

1/6

Explanation:

Firstly, Pr(e) = n(e)/Total outcome

Pr(2) = 1/3

Pr(1) = 1/2

Pr(1 and 2) = 1/3 * 1/2 = 1/6