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The probability of selecting a red marble is 3/9

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Q: A marble is selected from a random jar containing 3 red marbles 4 yellow marbles and 2 marbles what are the odds in favor of selecting a red marble?
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A bag contains 4red marbles 2 white marbles a marble is selected kept out the bag and then another marble is selected what is the probability of selecting a red marble and then white marble?

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In a bag there are 4 red marbles 5 white marbles and 6 blue marbles once a marble is selected it is not replaced what are the odds of pulling a red marble than a white marble?

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How is selecting one marble from each of 2 bags and tossing 2 coins similar?

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