Question

A landscaper is selecting two trees to plant. He has five to choose from. Three of the five are deciduous and two are evergreen.

What is the probability that he chooses trees of two different types? Express your answer as a percent.

30%
40%
50%
60%

Answer 1

Actually the right answer is 60%! Not 30 %! (つД｀)･ﾟ･

Explanation:

Answer 2

The probability that he chooses trees of two different types is 30%.

Explanation:

Given that a landscaper is selecting two trees to plant, and he has five to choose from, of which three of the five are deciduous and two are evergreen, to determine what is the probability that he chooses trees of two different types must be performed the following calculation:

3/5 x 2/4 = 0.3

2/5 x 3/4 = 0.3

Therefore, the probability that he chooses trees of two different types is 30%.