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| − | {{ | + | We put five chips randomly in order, and then pick the chips from the left to the right. However, we notice that whenever the last chip we draw is red, we pick both green chips before we pick the last (red) chip. Similarly, when the last chip is green, we pick all three red chips before the last (green) chip. So, our answer is <math>\boxed{\text{(B) }\dfrac{2}{5}}</math>. |
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A box contains 3 red chips and 2 green chips. Chips are drawn randomly, one at a time without replacement, until all 3 of the reds are drawn or until both green chips are drawn. What is the probability that the 3 reds are drawn?
Solution
We put five chips randomly in order, and then pick the chips from the left to the right. However, we notice that whenever the last chip we draw is red, we pick both green chips before we pick the last (red) chip. Similarly, when the last chip is green, we pick all three red chips before the last (green) chip. So, our answer is 
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